count on somebody

count on somebody
ˈcount on sb/sth derived
to trust sb to do sth or to be sure that sth will happen

‘I'm sure he'll help.’ ‘

Don't count on it

.’

\count on somebody sb/sth to do sth

I'm counting on you to help me.

\count on somebody doing sth

Few people can count on having a job for life.

\count on somebody sb/sth doing sth

We can't count on this warm weather lasting.

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