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Region: US | Usage example: You can bank on it that she will follow through.

You can bank on it

Meaning

Trust that something will happen.

Usage

Used to express certainty.

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.

Banking imagery about guaranteed deposits.

Used in American speech since the 20th century.