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Definition put money on something in British English

put money on something phrase

phrase
1

to bet on something so that you will win money if you are right, but lose it if you are wrong

Example

I put my money on three horses, and they all lost.

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2

used for emphasizing that you are completely certain that something will happen

Example

She'll be late. You can put money on it.

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Definition put money on something in British English