I'll take your word for it

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22 August 2025

I'll take your word for it

We use this expression to say that we trust and believe someone about something. Often it implies that we do not want to do something that we think is negative.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Touch this - it's really hot!

No thanks. I'll take your word for it.

Example 2

This is the worst cheesecake I've ever tasted. Here, you try some.

No thanks. I'll take your word for it.

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