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中英成语俚语800对167:孤注一掷

中英成语俚语800对167:孤注一掷


孤注一掷

bet one's bottom dollar on.

put all one's eggs in one basket.

win the horse or lose the saddle.

eg:robert bets his bottom dollar on the horse he is sure to win.

中英俚语俗语来源:元史·伯颜传:"今日我宋天下,犹赌博孤注,输赢在此一 掷耳。 "

同义词:竭尽全力 shoot one's bolt.

反义词:留有一手 have a second string to one's bow.