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

That push-and-pull is widely expected to keep the central bank on hold as officials monitor the fallout from the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bank of America is in line to make some $130 million for advising railroad operator Norfolk Southern on its $71.5 billion sale to Union Pacific, one of the largest fees on record for a single bank on a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

That sentiment comes at bad time for cruise companies, which bank on their reputation for value and glamour but have had to win over travelers amid general economic anxiety.

From MarketWatch

He's 33 and in great nick, but you can't bank on another opportunity coming around.

From BBC

Focus will now shift to a policy meeting of the Australian central bank on March 16 and 17, amid growing pressure on the RBA to raise interest rates further.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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