English / idiom
All Bets Are off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A situation where all previous agreements, forecasts, or certainties are no longer valid due to unpredictable events
In context
01
If our lead investor withdraws from the startup, all bets are off for our expansion plans.
02
With the sudden change in import regulations, all bets are off regarding product pricing.
Synonyms
completely unpredictable,outcome uncertain,anything goes
Antonyms
guaranteed,predictable,a sure bet
Collocations
if negotiations collapse all bets are off,sudden crisis means all bets are off,once conditions change all bets are off