Usage of the phrasal verb "count on"

[Lam Tung]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #39 "Yes, Yes, Yes", question 6

When it comes to the vote, you can ......... on me to support you.

(a) stand
(b) count
(c) number
(d) figure

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #39 "Yes, Yes, Yes", answer 6

When it comes to the vote, you can count on me to support you.

Correct answer: (b) count

Your answer was: incorrect
When it comes to the vote, you can stand on me to support you.
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Hi Alan!
can you explain "Count on"
thanks.
Lam Tung

[Alan]

Hi Lam Tung,

'Count on' means rely or depend on. When you tell someone that they can 'count on' you, it means that they can trust you and that you will support them.

Alan
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[Zarinamo]

Hello.
What about stand on somebody???

[mudium]

hi
why cant we use stand ??
jyo

[Mister Micawber]

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'Stand on' has no meaning in the test question.
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