English / phrasal verb
bank on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To depend or rely with absolute confidence on something happening.
In context
01
The director was banking on a standing ovation from the opening-night audience.
02
An actor cannot bank on landing the role solely based on attractive costumes.
Synonyms
rely on,count on,depend on
Antonyms
distrust,doubt,despair of
Collocations
bank on success,bank on someone's support,bank on the outcome