you can bet the farm on (someone or something)
you can bet the farm on (someone or something)
You can have total confidence in the ability of someone or something to succeed. He may have retired five years ago, but I still think you could bet the farm on him to win the heavyweight championship if he ever decided to put the gloves back on. If you're looking for a PC that won't let you down, then you can bet the farm on this one.
See also: bet, can, farm, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
You can bet the farm (on someone or something).
Rur. You can be certain of someone or something. This is a good investment. You can bet the farm on it. You can bet the farm that Joe is gonna get that job.
See also: bet, can, farm
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- bet on
- bet on (someone or something)
- (the) smart money is on (someone or something)
- bet on it
- long shot
- long shot, (not by) a
- long shot, a
- a long shot
- bet (one's) boots
- you bet your bottom