0
To "hedge your bet" is to protect yourself against a possible loss. It was a mark of caution to plant hawthorn around a field, or hedge it. Eventually the name of the barrier came to be used in connection with many kinds of safeguards. As a result, we say that a person who wagers on several horses rather than only one hedges his bet. Many a person manages to "hedge" by avoiding direct promises and unqualified commitments." To "hedge your bet" is to protect yourself against a possible loss. It was a mark of caution to plant hawthorn around a field, or hedge it. Eventually the name of the barrier came to be used in connection with many kinds of safeguards. As a result, we say that a person who wagers on several horses rather than only one hedges his bet. Many a person manages to "hedge" by avoiding direct promises and unqualified commitments."
What else can I help you with?
What is a hedge phrase?
an ambivalent answer
What is the meaning of the phrase-myriad manifestations?
the meaning of the phrase myriad manifestation is-countless evidence
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned blue'?
That's easy! Its a phrase.
What is the meaning of the phrase that was all there was to it?
no
What is a hedge phrase?
an ambivalent answer
What is the mean of hedge?
The meaning of a "hedge" would be best described as a "hedge of protection" against the volatile market. Also used in the term Hedge Fund
What is an example of a sentence using the word Hedge?
"Throw the cow over the hedge some hay" is a classic example of the Pennsylvania Dutch English dialect.I prefer to hedge my bet, on this one.The dog ran right through the hedge, following the rabbit.
How do you use hedge in a sentence?
you can use it like this: "I seen some kind of animal just go under that hedge."
What does un pony mean in English?
The word pony means a young horse. (There is also a less common meaning in the phrase "pony up" meaning to present money for a bet.)
How does the Cambridge Dictionary define the phrase 'I bet'?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines the phrase 'I bet' as someone say 'yes, i agree'. One could say that it is much easier to say 'you bet'. But, one would use 'yes, I agree' when talking in formal language.
What is hedging your bets?
To "hedge your bet" means to prevent the complete loss of a bet by betting an additional amount or amounts against the original bet; thus, say, betting on both teams at a football game. Hedging can also be done on a variety of bets. In fact, sometimes even a spread bet on interest rates can be hedged.
What is the meaning of the phrase-myriad manifestations?
the meaning of the phrase myriad manifestation is-countless evidence
What is a hedge-pig?
hedge pig= hedge hog
What is the meaning of name Rihan?
Good bet
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned blue'?
That's easy! Its a phrase.
