sell the farm



sell the farm

 and bet the farm
Fig. to liquidate all one's assets in order to raise money to invest in something. It's a risky proposition. I wouldn't bet the farm on it.
See also: farm, sell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gunhild-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Luka-Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian, Georgian, Old Church Slavic
Anastazjaah-nah-STAHZ-yahPolish
Roan-Frisian
IikkaEE:K-kahFinnish
Maighread-Scottish