Learn · Idioms Distraction & Procrastination
Hedge one's bets
C1Meaning
To avoid committing oneself completely to a single course of action; often done to avoid potential loss or failure, leading to procrastination.
Example sentences
Instead of focusing on one project, he hedged his bets by starting several at once, ultimately delaying progress.
She hedged her bets, waiting to see which project would receive more funding before fully committing.