You bet Meaning in English
expression
ˈju/ /ˈbɛt
YOO BET
jˈuː/ /bˈɛt
YOO BET
Definition
A very informal way to say 'definitely', 'of course', or 'sure'. It is often used to strongly agree with someone or assure them.
Usage & Nuances
Strictly informal; common in the US, often used enthusiastically as a response to thanks or agreement. Do not use in formal writing or serious situations. Can sometimes sound friendly or playful.
Spanish: por supuesto - claro - sin dudaPortuguese (BR): pode apostar - com certeza - claroPortuguese (PT): podes crer - claro - sem dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 当然 - 没问题 - 没错Chinese (Traditional): 當然 - 沒問題 - 沒錯Hindi: बिल्कुल - ज़रूर - पक्काArabic: بالتأكيد - طبعًا - بدون شكBengali: নিশ্চয়ই - অবশ্যই - অবশ্য (বন্ধুসুলভ)Russian: ещё бы - конечно - само собойJapanese: もちろん - いいよ - どうぞVietnamese: chắc chắn rồi - dĩ nhiên - được chứKorean: 당연하지 - 물론이지 - 물론Turkish: tabii ki - elbette - kesinlikleUrdu: بالکل - ضرور - کیوں نہیںIndonesian: pasti - tentu saja - jelas
Example Sentences
— Thanks for your help! — You bet!
basic
— Can I borrow your pen? — You bet.
basic
— Will you come to the party? — You bet!
basic
— Could you watch my bag for a minute? — You bet.
natural
“Hey, mind if I grab the last slice of pizza?” “You bet—go ahead!”
natural
Whenever someone thanks her, she always replies, "You bet!" with a smile.
natural