Bet the ranch Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæntʃ

BET-thuh-RANCH

UK

bˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɑːntʃ

BET-thuh-RAHNCH

Definition

To risk everything you have on one idea, decision, or outcome; to make a very big, all-or-nothing bet.

Usage & Nuances

This is an American informal idiom. It often implies a risky gamble or a big leap of faith. Use when someone is risking everything, not just making a small bet. Similar meaning to 'go all in'. Usually used about big decisions, especially in business or life.

• Spanish: apostarlo todo - arriesgarlo todo
• Portuguese (BR): apostar tudo - arriscar tudo
• Portuguese (PT): apostar tudo - arriscar tudo
• Chinese (Simplified): 孤注一掷 - 把全部押上
• Chinese (Traditional): 孤注一擲 - 把全部押上
• Hindi: सब कुछ दांव पर लगाना
• Arabic: يخاطر بكل شيء - يراهن بكل ما لديه
• Bengali: সবকিছু বাজি ধরা - সর্বস্বান্ত হয়ে বাজি ধরা
• Russian: поставить всё на кон
• Japanese: 全てを賭ける
• Vietnamese: đặt cược tất cả - đánh cược mọi thứ
• Korean: 모든 것을 걸다
• Turkish: her şeyi riske atmak - tüm malını ortaya koymak
• Urdu: سب کچھ داؤ پر لگانا
• Indonesian: mempertaruhkan segalanya - bertaruh seluruhnya

Example Sentences

He was so sure of the deal that he bet the ranch on it.

basic

Don't bet the ranch unless you are ready to lose everything.

basic

Would you bet the ranch on their team winning the championship?

basic

I wouldn't bet the ranch on that plan working out, but it could happen.

natural

If you're going to bet the ranch, make sure you trust your partner completely.

natural

She basically bet the ranch by quitting her job to start her own business.

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