bank on

British  

verb

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

   you can bank on him always arriving on time

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bank on Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

On the other hand, the reading stayed above the BOJ’s 2% target, keeping the central bank on track for further monetary tightening.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US central bank on December 10 announced an interest rate cut for the third straight meeting.

From Barron's

It’s ’90s night at the Tokyo disco, as Japan’s central bank on Friday raised its policy interest rate to the highest level since 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s central bank on Dec. 22 will announce a key lending rate that is tied to the bulk of corporate and household loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for the eurozone to 1.2 percent for 2026 and 1.4 percent for 2027.

From Barron's

Related Words

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