bet one's ass
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Also seen as: bet one's arse
Meaning · English
To bet everything; to have total reliance or confidence in something.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You can bet your ass that favor won't be returned.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bet one's ass” mean?
To bet everything; to have total reliance or confidence in something.
Is “bet one's ass” formal or informal?
bet one's ass is generally slang.