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Back the wrong horse

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Translation of "back the wrong horse" into Russian

back the wrong horse
поставить не на ту лошадь
By investing in that failing company, he really backed the wrong horse.
Инвестируя в ту провальную компанию, он действительно поставил не на ту лошадь.

Definitions

To support or invest in someone or something that is unsuccessful or not likely to succeed.