I wouldn't bet on it

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I wouldn't bet on (something)

I think it is very unlikely that something will happen or be the case. A: "John said he'd be here by 8." B: "Yeah, I wouldn't bet on it. John has never been on time for anything in his life." Politicians talk about reform all the time, but I wouldn't bet on any legislation come out of Washington anytime soon.

I wouldn’t ˈbet on it

don’t ˈbet on it

(spoken) used to say that you do not think that something is very likely: ‘She’ll soon get used to the idea.’ ‘I wouldn’t bet on it.’