What is the origin of the phrase, “You bet?”
Bill Beck
Boise, Idaho
“You bet” is a phrase all us Westerners grew up with. It’s regarded as a standard affirmative in the West, derived from the popularity of gambling. “Bet” is self-explanatory. The phrase is also used around the country as a synonym for “you’re welcome.”
“You bet,” a regional phenomenon much like “ehyup,” means “yes” in some parts of New England, “you betcha” for an affirmative or
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