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count (up)on someone or something

to rely on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Can I count upon you to do the job? You can count on me.

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count on someone or something

to rely on someone or something; to depend on someone or something. We can count on Bill to get the job done. Can I count on this car to start every morning of the year?

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count on somebody

to expect someone to help you when you need them I'm counting on you to tell me everything they say.

Usage notes: sometimes used to show that you expect a problem: You can always count on Michael to screw things up.

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count on something

to expect something to happen You may be disappointed if you count on getting that loan.

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