Meaning:
If we hedge our bets, we try to protect ourselves from damage and loss in a situation by supporting more than one side.
Example sentences:
1. I'm hedging my bets.
2. She hedged her bets.
3. He likes to hedge his bets.
Example dialogue:
A: What did you think of Grace's argument with Mom?
B: It was a big one. Who do you think was right?
A: I don't know, but I'm going to hedge my bets and support both.
B: Good idea. I think I will too.
Practice:
Can you think of a situation when you hedged your bets?
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