take someone at their word

take (one) at (one's) word

To accept what one says without further verifying or investigating. Why some people take that pundit at his word is beyond me. He clearly has an ulterior motive. You're right to be wary, but, in this case, I think we can take John at his word. He's just trying to help.See also: take, word

take someone at their word

interpret a person's words literally or exactly, especially by believing them or doing as they suggest.See also: someone, take, word

单词	take someone at their word
释义	take someone at their word take (one) at (one's) word To accept what one says without further verifying or investigating. Why some people take that pundit at his word is beyond me. He clearly has an ulterior motive. You're right to be wary, but, in this case, I think we can take John at his word. He's just trying to help.See also: take, word take someone at their word interpret a person's words literally or exactly, especially by believing them or doing as they suggest.See also: someone, take, word
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