# take to the bank

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/take-to-the-bank
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To utterly trust, believe, or rely on.

## Examples

- She is honest, so you can take that to the bank.
- The expert predicted a market crash, and given his track record, I would take that to the bank.
- While the rumors remain unverified, the source is so reliable that the editor felt confident enough to take the report to the bank.

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