take (one's) word on it
take (one's) word on 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 on it. He has no reason to lie to us.
See also: on, take, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take someone's word for something
and take someone's word on somethingto believe what someone says about something without seeking further information or proof. It's true! Take my word for it. I can't prove it. You will have to take my word on it.
See also: take, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- take (one's) word
- take (one's) word for it
- take somebody's word for it
- take someone's word
- take my word for it
- take (one's) word on (something)
- take (one's) word for (something)
- take word for
- take word for it
- take on faith