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gospel

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accept/take something as gospel (truth)
to believe that something is completely true. You shouldn't accept as gospel everything you read in the newspapers.
See also: take

the gospel truth

the complete truth. I didn't touch your stereo, and that's the gospel truth.
See also: truth

take something as gospel
to believe that something is certainly true. His opinions on international issues are taken as gospel by his colleagues.
Etymology: from the literal meaning of gospel (= one of the books in the Bible that tell the story of Jesus's life)
See also: take


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