Take stock in something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take stock in something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-10-14 11:10

Meaning of Take stock in something

Take stock in something verb phrase

To believe in or pay attention to something

You have lied to me many times, so I will not take stock in your words anymore.

I didn't take stock in what he said.

We are a team, so we have to take stock in each's abilities.

I took no stock in his promise even though he swore on his honor.

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.

put stock in something
To trust, belive, have high opinion, have faith of something
take (something) as gospel

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

Grammar and Usage of Take stock in something

Noun Forms

  • takes stock in
  • took stock in
  • To take stock in
  • taken stock in something

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense. The phrase is often used in its negative form.

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