gentleman's bet
Trust-based wager
A gentleman's bet is a wager made on honor alone, with no money or stakes exchanged—the satisfaction of being right is the only reward.
The phrase implies mutual trust: Let's make it a gentleman's bet that the Cubs win the series.
Sometimes used when actual gambling would be inappropriate or illegal.
- betRisked stake on outcome
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- shake on itFormalize agreement physically
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- trustConfidence in another
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