taking someone's word for it
taking someone's word for it is the present participle and gerund 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 taking someone's word for it
- What is taking someone's word for it the present participle and gerund of?
- Taking someone's word for it is the present participle and gerund of take someone's word for it.
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