Grammar fix
I wouldn't bet on it
unlikely to happen
Used to say that you think something is unlikely to happen or be true.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
They say the rain will stop by lunchtime, but I wouldn't bet on it.
They keep saying the new metro line in my city will open next year, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I wouldn't bet in it.
Say: I wouldn't bet on it.
The phrase uses the preposition 'on', as in betting on a result.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Say you think something's untrue
How certainSome doubtStrong doubt
have my doubtsSignals reservations without completely ruling something out.
I wouldn't bet on itYou're here · Casually warns that a predicted result seems unlikely.
seriously doubtMakes clear that you think something is probably untrue.