Take (one's) word In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (one's) word", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Christina Quynh calendar 2021-03-26 06:03

Meaning of Take (one's) word

Synonyms:

take someone at their word , believe in someone

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."

Other phrases about:

Give the benefit of the doubt

To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth

have something on good authority
to believe certain information from the person you trust or a reliable source.
hang (one's) hat on (something)

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.

take (something) as gospel

If you take something as gospel, you definitely believe it without without any hesitation.

be a great believer in (something)

To have a strong belief that something  is good, right or important

Grammar and Usage of Take (one's) word

Verb Forms

  • takes one's word
  • took one's word
  • have/had taken one's word

The verb “take” should be conjugated according to its tense.

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