The phrase “I bet on losing dogs” is an idiomatic expression that metaphorically suggests someone is taking actions that are bound to fail or supporting causes that are unlikely to succeed. It’s akin to saying someone is “betting on the underdog” in a situation where the underdog has very little chance of winning. This could be due to a lack of skill, preparation, or because the odds are heavily stacked against them.
The expression can be used in various contexts:
1. **Gambling**: Literally betting on dogs in a dog race that are not expected to win.
2. **Investments**: Investing in ventures or businesses that are unlikely to succeed.
3. **Life Decisions**: Making choices that are destined to fail, often because of a lack of realism or understanding of the situation.
4. **Supporting Causes**: Backing a candidate, team, or cause that is widely considered to have little chance of success.
The phrase often implies a sense of futility or a deliberate choice to support an unlikely outcome, sometimes driven by a desire to defy the odds or to show faith in an underdog.
