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!/

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!/

1. ставить на..; делать ставку на..; держать пари, биться об заклад (с уверенностью в успехе); 2. очень рассчитывать на..; быть уверенным в...