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hedge one's bets
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（ブックメイキング）潜在的な損失を相殺するため、第三者との間で賭けを行う行為 / （慣用句）誤りを避けるために、複数の選択肢を残し、リスクを分散させる行動
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(bookmaking) To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses. / (idiomatic) To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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hedge one's bets
To hedge one's bets, bettors often place wagers with multiple bookmakers to offset potential losses.
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To hedge one's bets, bettors often place wagers with multiple bookmakers to offset potential losses.
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