hedge one's bets

短语

骑墙, 两面讨好

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses.

  2. 2.

    To reduce the risk of making a mistake by keeping one's options open.

    习语