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[bet one's
boots] or [bet one's bottom dollar] or [bet one's shirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1.
To bet all you have.
This horse will win. I would bet my bottom dollar on it.
Jim said he would bet his boots that he would pass the examination.
2. or
[bet one's life]. To feel very sure; have no doubt.
Was I scared when I saw
the bull running at me? You bet your life I was!
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