trust (one) for (something)

trust (one) for (something)

To have faith or confidence that one will return something that one has borrowed, especially money. You're asking me for a lot of money, Jim. Can I trust you for it? She's borrowed money from time to time, but I've always been able to trust her for it.

See also: for, trust

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trust someone for something

to depend on someone for payment for something. I will lend you one hundred dollars. I know I can trust you for it. I loaned Ted a lot of money. It's all right. I can trust him for it.

See also: for, trust

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