Zoeken
dollars to doughnuts
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used to show one's utmost certainty about something
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "dollars to doughnuts" and when to use it?
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.
Example
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.
