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

French inflation held steady in November as a pickup in growth was confirmed for the third quarter, keeping the European Central Bank on course to keep rates unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesman for Reeves said she had no knowledge of the investigation, always complied with expenses rules and left the bank on good terms.

From BBC

Biden wants to revive and expand rules for mid-size banks that face less scrutiny than the industry’s behemoths, with administration officials saying that U.S. banks have stabilized since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 as it rolls out its recommended changes.

From Washington Times

California regulators took possession of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10.

From Reuters

Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf visited Lebanon, which is suffering one of the world's worst financial meltdowns, according to the World Bank, on a regional trip earlier this month.

From Reuters

Related Words

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