not take stock in (something)
not take 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 take stock in John's promises if I were you—more often than not, he'll just end up letting you down. I don't know how a company expects its managers to perform well when it doesn't take stock in their abilities.
See also: not, stock, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a fast talker
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)