not put (a lot of) stock in (something)

not put (a lot of) stock in (something)

To not accept or pay any attention to something; to have or invest no faith or confidence in something. I wouldn't put a lot of stock in John's promises if I were you—more often than not, he'll end up letting you down. I don't know how a company expects its managers to perform well when it doesn't put stock in their abilities.

See also: lot, not, put, stock

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