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put money on

Idioms

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

Kalshi said its weather vertical is expected to reach $1.1 billion in trading volume this year as users put money on climate trends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026

“In science we normally put money on a number of different horses because we can’t be entirely sure who’s going to win.”

From Salon ● May 6, 2025

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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