put money on

Idioms  

1. Also, put one's money on. Bet on; also, consider likely or nearly certain, expect. For example, Jean put her money on Contender but the horse came in last, or I'm sure the President will speak to the crowd; I'd put money on it. This idiom was first recorded in 1931.

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put money on

"If I have to put money on it, I'd probably go with Kempy," she said.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

Traders could put money on Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s new interim president; on Maduro himself, who was jailed in New York; on various lesser-known Venezuelan politicians; or on some U.S. officials, including President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Barron’s: Prediction markets ask users to put money on the likelihood of future outcomes.

From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026

There’s plenty of appetite to put money on the big game.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026

Papa already knew the car he’d put money on before Pearl Harbor had been repossessed.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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