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bank on

verb

intr, preposition to expect or rely with confidence on
you can bank on him always arriving on time

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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
build on
count on
lean on
look to
rely on

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