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bet the farm/ranch  (American)
to spend almost all the money you have on something that you think might bring you success (often + on ) TV networks are obviously willing to bet the ranch on special sports events - they paid millions to broadcast the Olympics.
See also: bet, farm
bet the farm
to risk everything you have because you are certain of something bet the ranch No matter how confident you are in the future, you should never bet the farm on one idea.
See also: bet, farm

bet the ranch

to risk everything you have because you are certain of success bet the farm The program was in trouble, and our feeling was, why bet the ranch on it? She's expecting further gains, but she wouldn't bet the ranch.
See also: bet
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With the instability of commodity prices and the skyrocketing prices of real estate, making a profit from ranching has become increasingly difficult.
How Sustainable Ranching Saves Money, Boosts Ranching Income, and ... by Peter Gooding / Real estate industry community
edu 1-877-682-6657 Award-winning author Linda Hussa presents The Family Ranch: Land, Children, and Tradition in the American West, an up-close and personal look at the stories of six modern-day ranching families of the American West.
The Family Ranch by Internet Bookwatch
Although current students come from a variety of backgrounds, they are required to have prior ranching experience and, so far, all have been male.
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be (uneducated) cowboys by McClure, Ann / University Business
 
 
 
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