dollars to doughnuts
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used to show one's utmost certainty about something
The idiom "dollars to doughnuts" originates from the early 20th century, where dollars were considered a valuable bet against something of lesser value, like doughnuts. It is used to convey a high level of confidence or certainty regarding a particular outcome or prediction.
- I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the experienced team will win the tournament.
- Dollars to donuts, he forgot about the meeting again
- Given the state of the housing market, I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that property prices will continue to rise.
- He was so sure of his guess that he'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the next song on the radio would be his favorite.
- After examining the evidence, the detective would bet dollars to doughnuts that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.