* the jury is still out (on ~)
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= people have not yet decided if something is good or bad
030. I bet ~ = Ʋ¸²¾øÀÌ ~ÀÌ´Ù
I. EXAMPLES:
1. I bet we¡¯re lost.
2. I bet he is home now.
3. I bet he will win the prize.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Where¡¯s my wallet?
B: You left it on your desk. Remember?
A: I know but it¡¯s not there anymore.
B: I bet Sally took it.
A: What makes you think so?
B: I saw her hanging around your desk when you weren¡¯t there.