In slang, bet means deal, OK, sounds good: a short yes to a suggestion or request. Friends use it in texts and out loud; it sounds relaxed and confident. Literally, a bet is a wager, but nobody is thinking about gambling here. In an email to a colleague or in Speaking, say sounds good or sure.
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A: plan or request? B: bet.; bet, + what you'll do; you bet! = of course
- A: pick you up at seven? B: bet, I'll be ready
- bet, I'll bring the ball and you bring the snacks
- A: can you send me the notes from today's lecture? B: bet, give me five minutes
What changed
First versionA: Can you bring the speaker tomorrow? B: I bet, no problem.
RevisionA: Can you bring the speaker tomorrow? B: Bet, no problem.
Bet meaning deal is a single word. Add I and you get a different expression: I bet means surely or no doubt, and as a reply to a request it can sound ironic, like yeah, right. So I was removed, and the reply became simple agreement.
You bet! means of course! or absolutely!: A: Are you coming to the party? B: You bet! It's an ordinary conversational reply that colleagues and acquaintances will understand. The short bet is slang, for texting and talking with friends.
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A: Meet at the gym at six tomorrow? B: ___, see you there.
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bet — B agrees to meet at six, and that reply is bet. Ikr backs up someone else's opinion, like tell me about it, and nobody answers a suggestion to meet that way.
Reply to a friend who's suggesting weekend plans. Agree with bet and say what you'll bring.
bet, I'll bring the tent and some snacks for Saturday
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