Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is simple, polite, and very useful in everyday English. It’s “I’ll take your word for it.” One more time: “I’ll take your word for it.”
Listen to this: She looked at the food on the table and asked, “Is it really not spicy?”
He smiled and said, “Not at all.” She hesitated for a second, then said, “Alright… I’ll take your word for it.”
What do you think this expression means? When we say “I’ll take your word for it,” we mean: I will believe you, even though I don’t have proof.
It can show trust, or polite doubt — depending on the situation and tone.
Let’s listen to some examples:
He said the movie was amazing, one of the best he had ever seen. She hadn’t watched it yet,
but she smiled and said, “Okay, I’ll take your word for it.”
She promised she would be there on time, even though she was often late. He raised an eyebrow and replied, “I’ll take your word for it.”
A friend said, “I’m really fine. Don’t worry about me.” She looked at her face, a little unsure,
then answered softly, “Okay… I’ll take your word for it.”
Sometimes we use this expression when we choose to trust someone — even if part of us still wonders.
My question for you: How do you say this expression in your mother tongue, and when was the last time you said “I’ll take your word for it”? Was it about a promise, an opinion, or something you couldn’t check yourself?
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