American Idioms and Expressions

Bank On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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bank on (someone or something)
What does bank on (someone or something) mean?
to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or somethingYou can bank on my sister to help you.

Some Random Idioms
In a cleft stick
What does "In a cleft stick" mean?
If you are in a cleft stick, you are in a difficult situation, caught between choices.
bumpee
What does "bumpee" mean?
person who has been removed from a commercial flight due to overbooking
until the cows come home
What does "until the cows come home" mean?
until very late, for a long timeWe can talk until the cows come home this weekend.
I'll be damned
What does "I'll be damned" mean?
idiom. no way; really; what a surprise. I'll be damned. That really is true.
pick a lock
What does "pick a lock" mean?
to open a lock without a keyThe robbers picked the lock and entered the store.
drown (someone) out
What does "drown (someone) out" mean?
to make so much noise that it is impossible to hear someoneThe team captain was drowned out by the cheering fans.
Place in the sun
What does "Place in the sun" mean?
If you have your place in the sun, you find wealth, happiness or whatever you are looking for in life.
have a foot in both camps
What does "have a foot in both camps" mean?
to have an interest in or to support each of two opposing groups of peopleThe new mayor has a foot in both camps of the development dispute.
tighten one`s belt
What does "tighten one`s belt" mean?
to live on less money than usualIf we want to go on a holiday to Europe this year we will have to tighten our belts and begin to save some money.

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