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

Stocks in the home building industry are having their best start to the year in over a decade as investors bank on a solid spring buying season and the continuation of a federal focus on housing.

From Barron's

The lead investment bank on the sale: Cantor Fitzgerald.

From The Wall Street Journal

Karp advised the bank on multibillion-dollar settlements with investors in WorldCom and Enron.

From The Wall Street Journal

Berlin has now accelerated efforts to lessen its reliance on American LNG and wants to increasingly bank on green hydrogen generated through clean energy to achieve its climate targets.

From Barron's

A 2% or 3% growth rate might suffice for your food and shelter costs, but bank on medical costs going up by at least 5% a year.

From Barron's

Related Words

• believe in
• bet on
• build on
• count on
• lean on
• look to
• rely on