idiom
hedge your bets
HEJ yor BETS
hɛdʒ jɔːr bɛtsListen
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Syllable breakdown
hedgeyourbets
Dictionary meaning
To protect yourself against loss by supporting more than one option.
Examples
- She hedged her bets by applying to six universities rather than just one.
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