take word for it

take (one's) word for (something)

To accept what one says without further verifying or investigating. You're right to be wary, but I think we can take John's word for what's going on. He has no reason to lie to us.

See also: for, take, word

take (one's) word for it

To accept what one says without further verifying or investigating. You're right to be wary, but, in this case, I think we can take John's word for it. He has no reason to lie to us.

See also: for, take, word

take (one's) word on (something)

To accept what one says without further verifying or investigating. You're right to be wary, but I think we can take John's word on this issue. He has no reason to lie to us.

See also: on, take, word

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take (someone's) word for it

To believe what someone says without investigating further.

See also: for, take, word

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