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banking on
[/ˈbæŋkɪŋ ɒn/]
verb phrase
contar com
1.
to rely on something or someone; to depend on something happening
I'm banking on you to finish the project on time.
Estou contando com você para terminar o projeto a tempo.
2.
to place hope or confidence in a future event or outcome
She's banking on getting the promotion next month.
Ela está contando com a promoção no próximo mês.
NYC Slang
counting on
Synonyms
counting on
relying on
depending on
betting on
wagering on
Antonyms
doubting
distrusting
mistrusting
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contar com
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
apostar em
Alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
contar com
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
confiar em
Less common but acceptable alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
bank on it
count on someone/something
put your money on
have faith in
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