Meaning of 'Hedge your bets'
What does the saying 'Hedge your bets' mean?
Idiom: Hedge your bets
Meaning:
If you hedge your bets, you don't risk everything on one opportunity, but try more than one thing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Gambling |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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