Bet Your Bottom DollarBet Your Bottom Dollar : PhrasesMeaning: It's a sure thing, to bet everything you have. Example: Bet Your Bottom Dollar. You have everychance to win the game. Origin: Just as they do today, 19th century poker players would keep their betting chips (dollars) in high stacks at the table, taking from the top when betting. When a hand was so good that a player wanted to wager the entire stack, they would pick up or push the stack by the bottom chip - literally betting with their bottom dollar. Phrases Index | ||
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