English Explanatory Dictionary

hedge one's bets

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses.
  2. To reduce the risk of making a mistake by keeping one's options open.

Word forms

hedge one's bets hedges one's bets hedging one's bets hedged one's bets

Synonyms

lay off
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