believe (something) of (someone)
believe (something) of (someone)
To accept that a statement about someone is true. I can't believe these lies of Cheryl—I have always known her to be a very reputable businesswoman.
See also: believe, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
believe something of someone
to accept a statement about someone as truth. What a terrible thing for Jill to do. I can't believe it of her. I can believe anything of Max. He's such a conniving person.
See also: believe, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- believe of
- lie like a trooper
- not believe a word of it
- know of
- know of (someone or something)
- delude (someone) with (something)
- delude with
- porkies
- porky
- be a shining example (of someone or something)