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QuickGlossary (用語辞典)
gamble = 賭け事をする
suspicious = 怪しい
auxiliary = 助動詞
Explanation (説明)
This idiom is a casual expression that means "of course" or "sure." It is usually used when someone asks you to do her or him a favor.
It can also be used to mean "no problem" or "you're welcome" after you have done someone a favor.
Examples(例文)
no problem
Keiko: Thanks very much for helping me with my report.
Max: You bet!
of course
Chuck: Nobuko, could you help me move this table?
Nobuko: You bet!
There is a longer version of this idiom that is often used when someone is enthusiastic about doing something. In this case the answer is "you bet" + subject + auxiliary (is, am, do, can, could, would, etc.). Note that the modal will usually match the one used in the question.
Akiko: Would you like a slice of this pepperoni pizza?
Joe: You bet I would!
Exercises (練習)Type the appropriate form of the idiom in the box.
-> Be sure to include the subject + auxiliary!