subs. phr. (American).—The last dollar: cf. BEDROCK. TO BET ONE’S BOTTOM DOLLAR = to risk all.
1877. MISS KATE FIELD [Truth, 8 Feb.]. I … saw the whole play, admired the Queen’s dignity, and you may bet your BOTTOM DOLLAR I don’t want to go again.
subs. phr. (American).—The last dollar: cf. BEDROCK. TO BET ONE’S BOTTOM DOLLAR = to risk all.
1877. MISS KATE FIELD [Truth, 8 Feb.]. I … saw the whole play, admired the Queen’s dignity, and you may bet your BOTTOM DOLLAR I don’t want to go again.
