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Hedge one's bets
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
(bookmaking) To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses.
2.
verb
To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
Synonyms
reduce or minimize risk of loss by making additional investments in different securities or commodities
gedge
hedging
ante
welsh
odds
boxcar
couple
dominoes
double flat
double sharp
gamble
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