take word for it

take someone's word for it

to believe that something is true because someone tells you it is, without making sure that it really is true. If you say you've checked the money I'll take your word for it. (often in future tenses) Don't just take her word for it - go and see for yourself.

See also: take, word

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take someone's word for it

to believe someone. If she says she's sick, you have to take her word for it. I took him at his word when he said he could translate Russian.

See also: take, word