Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take someone at their word
idiom
/teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn æt ðɛr wɜrd/
Definition
To believe what someone says without questioning or doubting it.
Examples
- She promised to help me with my project, and I decided to take her at her word.
- When he assured me he would be there on time, I took him at his word.
Meaning
When you take someone at their word, you accept their statement as true and do not seek further clarification or evidence.
Synonyms
- believe
- trust
- accept
- take at face value
