takes someone's word for it
takes someone's word for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take someone's word for it.
Meaning of take someone's word for it
Verb
take someone's word for it (third-person singular simple present takes someone's word for it, present participle taking someone's word for it, simple past took someone's word for it, past participle taken someone's word for it)
- To believe a person's claim, especially without personal verification.
- I can't really check on that, so I'll have to take your word for it.
Questions about takes someone's word for it
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- Takes someone's word for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take someone's word for it.
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