take something on trust

take something on ˈtrust

believe what somebody says even though you do not have any proof or evidence to show that it is true: I took it on trust that the painting was genuine. I had no reason to believe he would try to deceive me.
See also: on, something, take, trust
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • ring of truth, the
  • the poor man's
  • the poor man's something
  • poor man's
  • keep it real
  • Keep it real!
  • proof positive
  • at face value, take
  • for show
  • would the real (someone) please stand up