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bank on
to rely on with confidence
In more detail
1. (phrasal verb) to depend on someone or something; to rely on or trust that something will happen
2. (phrasal verb) to bet money on something
Examples
- 1. You can bank on Sarah to help you—she's very reliable.
- 2. He banked on winning the lottery to pay his debts.
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