They made a friendly wager on who could run faster.
high-stakes wager
Frequency:
60
%
The two gamblers engaged in a high-stakes wager over the poker game.
risky wager
Frequency:
50
%
She knew it was a risky wager, but she took the chance anyway.
big wager
Frequency:
45
%
He placed a big wager on the outcome of the game.
Idiomatic Expressions for wager
Phrase: wager of battle
Meaning: a medieval legal practice where a dispute is settled by combat
Usage: In the past, a wager of battle was used to resolve disputes.