Phrase guide

take to the bank

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To utterly trust, believe, or rely on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: drauf wetten (können) — to utterly trust, believe, or rely on
  • German: Gift drauf nehmen (können) — to utterly trust, believe, or rely on
  • Norwegian Bokmål: stole på — to utterly trust, believe, or rely on
  • Norwegian Bokmål: vedde på — to utterly trust, believe, or rely on
  • Polish: mieć jak w banku — to utterly trust, believe, or rely on