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Filipino
FilipinoItaga mo sa bato
Meaning: You can count on it absolutely.
Literally: Carve it in stone
Example: “Babalik ako bago mag-Pasko, itaga mo sa bato.” — I'll be back before Christmas; you can stake your life on it.
English equivalent: To stake one's life on it
Origin: "Carve it in stone": something cut into stone stays forever. The phrase is said to back a promise or prediction one is sure of: mark my words. No particular story lies behind it.
Equivalents in other languages
German: Da kannst du Gift drauf nehmen Literally: You can take poison on it
French: Mettre ses deux mains au feu Literally: To put both hands in the fire
English: stake one's life on it
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