Count on

Meaning

The idiom "count on" means to depend or rely on something, especially someone, for a particular outcome or result. It can also mean to have confidence in the truth or accuracy of information.

Usage

• The team has been counting on their star player to score the winning goal.
• You can count on me to be there when you need me.
• The doctor told me I didn't need surgery, so I'm going to count on my stretching routine to fix my back pain.
• I always count on getting a promotion at work if I put in enough effort.
• I don't know how accurate these numbers are, but I'll count on them for planning purposes.

Roots and History

The idiom "count on" has been used since the 16th century in English. It originally comes from the verb "count," which means to determine or calculate something. The phrase likely developed as a way to describe someone or something that you can depend on to help you calculate or determine a particular outcome or result.

Synonyms in English

• Rely on
• Depend on
• Anticipate
• Expect
• Believe

Synonyms in other languages

• Espérer (French) - This idiom has a similar meaning but is more commonly used in formal settings.
• Narayu (Hindi) - This idiom means to have faith or confidence in someone, and is often used in spiritual contexts.
• تぜれる (Japanese) - This idiom means to rely on someone or something and has a casual tone.
• مين فىكرنى العلى بقائهم (Arabic) - This idiom means to depend on someone or something, and is commonly used in daily conversation.
• וקטשתנות מספידם אלענירים מבית מין הסיעה (Hebrew) - This idiom means to trust or rely on someone, and is commonly used in religious contexts.

Similar Idioms

• count chicken

• cash in

• come across