I wouldn’t bet on it
phrase
It is unlikely to happen.
You think you'll win the lottery? I wouldn’t bet on it.
Often appears as...
- i wouldn’t bet on his arrival
- i wouldn’t bet on her success
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
I don't believe or trust in that.
He says he'll be on time this time, but I wouldn’t bet on it.
Often appears as...
- i wouldn’t bet on his word
- i wouldn’t bet on it being true
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
It is unlikely to happen.
You think you'll win the lottery? I wouldn’t bet on it.
Often appears as...
- i wouldn’t bet on his arrival
- i wouldn’t bet on her success
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
I don't believe or trust in that.
He says he'll be on time this time, but I wouldn’t bet on it.
Often appears as...
- i wouldn’t bet on his word
- i wouldn’t bet on it being true
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Expressed
Use the phrase to express doubt about the likelihood of an event or outcome.
They might resolve the issue today, but I wouldn’t bet on it.
Pro Tip 2/3Skepticism
Conveys skepticism without completely dismissing the possibility.
Sure, he might help us out, but I wouldn’t bet on it.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Discouragement
Use it to gently discourage someone from holding onto unrealistic expectations.
Winning on the first try would be great, but I wouldn’t bet on it.
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