Grammar fix
count on
rely on
To trust someone or something to do what you need or expect.
phrasal verbB1core
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- You can always count on Sarah to help when you need her.daily life
- In my opinion, it’s important to have friends you can count on, especially during difficult times.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: count on + noun/pronoun
WrongYou can count on me to helping you.
RightYou can count on me to help you.
'Count on someone TO + base verb' — not '-ing'.
Patterncount on + noun/pronoun
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Rely upon at all times' is stiff; 'count on someone' is the warm, everyday version.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
count on + personmeyouhimus
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'count', which means to say numbers in order.