[Grammar] I bet

[lennuk]

Greetings

Could somebody clarify this: What is the correct usage - I bet you a thousand dollars, or I will ( i´ll ) bet you a thousand dollars.


Thank You!

 

[5jj]

Welcome to the forum lennuk. :hi:

The answer to your question depends on the situation. "I bet .." is making an offer of a bet; "I'll bet ..." is expressing your willingness to bet.

 

[lennuk]

Thank you for the quick reply!

So if I am making a bet against somebody, it is always correct to use the I bet you a car or any other noun?

 

[Rover_KE]

Yes. Only a pedant would consider whether you should have said I'll bet.

Rover