take someone's word for it
Accept without proof
To take someone's word for it is to accept what they say as true without requiring proof or verification.
It implies trust in the speaker: I've never been to Tokyo, but I'll take your word for it that it's amazing.
The phrase often appears when someone lacks the means or desire to confirm something themselves.
- trust meAppeal for confidence
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- relianceState of needing support
- assertionConfident statement of fact
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
faith · blind faith · good faith · benefit of the doubt · no questions asked · dependability · testimony · hearsay evidence · promise · pinky promise · claim · integrity · acceptance · assurance · credibility · declaration · utterance · word of honor
take someone's word for itdisbelieve
Refuse to credit
distrust · question · mistrust · call into question · cast doubt on
take someone's word for itverify
Confirm accuracy or truth
fact-check · check up on · investigate · see for oneself · double-check