Christina Quynh
2021-03-26 06:03
Take (one's) word Verb + object/complement
If you take someone’s word, that means you trust what they are saying.
John’s wife took his word when he promised her that he would change and now it is a big mistake.
The maid: “Please forgive me! That’s not my fault. I never steal your money. I swear.” The lady: "I can't take your word."
To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth
1. If you hang your hat on something, you depend or reply on it.
2. If you hang your hat on something, you believe or trust it.
If you take something as gospel, you definitely believe it without without any hesitation.
To have a strong belief that something is good, right or important
The verb “take” should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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