bank on

verb

1. intr, preposition to expect or rely with confidence on

   you can bank on him always arriving on time

Idioms and Phrases

Rely on, count on. For example, You can bank on Molly's caterer to do a good job . This expression alludes to bank as a reliable storage place for money. [Late 1800s]

Related Words

• believe in
• bet on
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• count on
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