dollars to donuts
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Assert certainty that something is either true or likely to occur, often expressed as a wager of something expensive (dollars) against something cheap (donuts).
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “dollars to donuts” mean?
Assert certainty that something is either true or likely to occur, often expressed as a wager of something expensive (dollars) against something cheap (donuts).
Is “dollars to donuts” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.