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Region: US | Usage example: You can bank on her to cover the presentation

Bank on it

Meaning

Depend on something with confidence

Usage

Used to express trust in an outcome

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Financial metaphor referring to trusting deposited money

Popular in American speech since the mid-20th century