Unit 76: Promises and bets

Question 1

promise sb the earth/moon

Answer 1

promise sb a great deal, but such a promise is unrealistic

Question 2

put on/under oath

Answer 2

swear to tell the truth

Question 3

couldn’t swear to it

Answer 3

am not totally sure

Question 4

could have sworn

Answer 4

was absolutely certain

Question 4

swear by

Answer 4

use them and think they are powerful

Question 5

pledge

(n): pledge

Answer 5

promise sth

Question 6

go back on your word

Answer 6

break a promise

Question 7

at stake

We cannot afford to take risks when people’s lives are at stake.

Answer 7

that can be won or lost, depending on the success of a particular action

Question 8

wager

Answer 8

bet

Question 9

Your best bet

Answer 9

the best decision or choice

Question 10

Don’t bet on it!

Answer 10

I think what you’ve just said is unlikely to happen

Question 11

have a flutter on sth

Answer 11

have a small bet

Question 12

put (good) money|bet my life on

Answer 12

I’m sure that sth will happen

Question 13

You bet!

Answer 13

I certainly do

Question 14

hedge your bets!

Answer 14

protect yourself from the results of making a single wrong choice