entrust (someone or something) with (someone or something)
entrust (someone or something) with (someone or something)
To rely on one to care for someone or something. I refuse to entrust a 16-year-old girl with my precious baby because you just know she's going to spend the whole night watching TV and checking her phone! I can't believe that Grandpa entrusted you with his car—that thing is his pride and joy.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
entrust someone with someone or something
to trust someone to provide protection and care for someone or something. Can I entrust you with Johnny while I go in and vote? I entrusted Fred with my share of the money until I returned. I would not even entrust myself with the care of this priceless vase!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- entrust with
- entrust
- entrust (someone or something) to (someone or something)
- entrust to
- reject (someone or something) out of hand
- reject out of hand
- dismiss (someone or something) out of hand
- pussy out
- slattern away (something)
- scavenge for