all bets are off

phrase

used to describe a situation in which it is impossible to be sure about what will happen
All bets are off on the election: it's too close to call.

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But all bets are off if the conflict resumes. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 If energy prices move us towards the 'severe' scenario, all bets are off. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Should a new criminal charge be made after the current investigation, all bets are off. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026 If Kharg is targeted, all bets are off. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all bets are off

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“All bets are off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20bets%20are%20off. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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