take smb. at his word

take smb. at his word
(тж. take smb.'s word for it)
   пoвepить кoму-л. нa cлoвo, пpинять нa вepу чьи-л. cлoвa
    She hesitated. 'I'm being frank, you see, I want - I've got to have - the best.' 'Rest assured,' said Hercule Poirot. 'I am the best!' Carla said, 'You're not modest... All the same, I'm inclined to take you at your word' (A. Christie). Rigan'll resign... You can take my word for it (M. Wilson)

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