PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'BANK ON'
20 / 11 / 2015
PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'BANK ON': meaning and examples
Hi, readers! It's everyone's favourite day of the work week, and it's Phrasal Verb Friday!
Today we are looking at the phrase TO BANK ON (SOMEONE/SOMETHING).
Definition: to rely on someone or something.
Example 1: Saturday's party is outside, so I am banking on it being sunny.
Example 2: We are banking on donations to help us start our foundation.
Example 3: I wouldn't bank on Jenna attending the event. She often cancels at the last minute.
Example 4: Getting a birthday gift from my cheap uncle is not something I bank on each year.
This phrasal verb is INSEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE.
That's all for this week! As always, thank you so much for reading! We will see you on Monday with another Missing Monday lesson. Have a great weekend!
Today we are looking at the phrase TO BANK ON (SOMEONE/SOMETHING).
Definition: to rely on someone or something.
Example 1: Saturday's party is outside, so I am banking on it being sunny.
Example 2: We are banking on donations to help us start our foundation.
Example 3: I wouldn't bank on Jenna attending the event. She often cancels at the last minute.
Example 4: Getting a birthday gift from my cheap uncle is not something I bank on each year.
This phrasal verb is INSEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE.
That's all for this week! As always, thank you so much for reading! We will see you on Monday with another Missing Monday lesson. Have a great weekend!
