hang your hat on
US /hæŋ jʊər hæt ɑn/
UK /hæŋ jʊər hæt ɑn/
1.
依靠, 指望
to rely on something or someone as a sure thing; to base one's confidence or hopes on something
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You can really hang your hat on his promises; he always delivers.
你真的可以相信他的承诺；他总是兑现。
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I wouldn't hang my hat on that prediction; it's too uncertain.
我不会指望那个预测；它太不确定了。