bouncing Bet

ˈbaʊnsɪŋ bɛt

Definition

Definition of bouncing Bet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

flowering plant

TECH.

plant with pink or white flowers, leaves used as natural detergent

TECH.

Bouncing Bet grows wild and its leaves clean clothes.

soapwort

history

Dated

old-fashioned term for a washerwoman

Dated

In the 19th century, a bouncing Bet was often seen at the river, laundering clothes..

laundress

laundrywoman

washerwoman

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Expressions with bouncing

bouncing baby

healthy and lively newborn or infant

They welcomed a bouncing baby into their family.

bouncing castle

large inflatable structure for children to jump on

The kids had fun in the bouncing castle.

bouncing with health

adj.

looking very healthy and full of energy

The puppy is bouncing with health.

Expressions with bet

best bet

most reliable or advantageous choice

Investing in education is often your best bet for a secure future..

bet against

wager money on the failure of something

He decided to bet against the company's success.

bet on

place a wager on an outcome

She decided to bet on the grey horse in the race..

you bet

exp.

absolutely yes

Are you coming to the party? You bet!

be a good bet

seem likely to succeed or be a wise choice

If you want pizza, that new place is a good bet.

I bet you

exp.

say you are confident something is true

I bet you left your umbrella at the café.

bet the farm

be completely certain about an outcome

She would bet the farm that her team will win.

bet the ranch

risk everything on a single decision

He decided to bet the ranch on the new business.

I bet

exp.

used to say you are sure something is true

I bet she'll arrive early.

bet one's bottom dollar

be absolutely sure of something

You can bet your bottom dollar it will rain tomorrow.

Examples of bouncing Bet in a sentence

They used bouncing Bet to wash the fabric.
A bouncing Bet was a common sight in old villages.
Stories of bouncing Bets were passed down through generations.

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French:saponaire, lavandière, ...
German:Seifenkraut, Wäscherin, ...
Italian:saponaria, lavandaia, ...
Spanish:jaboncillo, lavandera, ...
Portuguese:saboeira, lavadeira antiga, ...
Chinese:肥皂草, 洗衣妇, ...
Japanese:サポナリア, 洗濯女, ...
Arabic:نبتة الصابون, غَسَّالَة, ...
Hebrew:בּוֹטֶן קוֹפְצָנִי, כּוֹבֶסֶת, ...
Russian:бодяк, стиральщица, ...
Ukrainian:мильнянка лікарська, праля, ...
Hindi:बाउंसिंग बेट, धोबिन, ...
Bengali:সোপওয়ার্ট, বাউন্সিং বেট, ...
Catalan:herba sabonera, Bet rebotant, ...
Czech:mydlice lékařská, pradlena, ...
Danish:sæbeurt, hoppende Bet, ...
Dutch:zeepkruid, wasvrouw, ...
Greek:σαπωνάρια, πηδώντας Μπετ, ...
Hungarian:szappanfű, mosónő, ...
Khmer:រុក្ខជាតិសាប៊ូ, ស្ត្រីបោកគក់, ...
Korean:비누풀, 빨래하는 여자, ...
Persian:بنت‌الهدی, زن رخت‌شوی, ...
Polish:mydlnica lekarska, praczka, ...
Portuguese (BR):saboeira, lavadeira antiga, ...
Romanian:săpunariță, spălătoreasă, ...
Swedish:såpnejlika, tvätterska, ...
Thai:สบู่แดง, หญิงซักผ้า, ...
Turkish:sabun otu, çamaşırcı kadın, ...
Vietnamese:bông bụt, người giặt đồ, ...

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