hedge one's bets

== English == === Verb === hedge one's bets (third-person singular simple present hedges one's bets, present participle hedging one's bets, simple past and past participle hedged one's bets) (bookmaking) To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses. Synonym: lay off (idiomatic) To reduce the risk of making a mistake by keeping one's options open. ==== Translations ====