Grammar fix
bank on
depend on something happening
To rely on something or someone to happen or help you, because you expect it will.
phrasal verbB2common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- You can always bank on Sarah to help you when you need it.daily life
- In my opinion, you can't bank on good weather for outdoor events, so it's important to have a backup plan.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: bank on + noun/gerund
WrongDon't bank on to get a refund.
RightDon't bank on getting a refund.
'Bank on' + -ing or a noun, never 'to + verb'.
Patternbank on + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Rely with absolute certainty upon' is wordy; 'bank on' is the natural idiom.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
bank on + outcomeithimgettingthat
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'count out' (which means to not include or not expect something).