take (something) on trust
phrase
: to believe in the truth of (something) without proof
I don't know anything about cars so I took the mechanic's recommendation on trust.
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“Take (something) on trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28something%29%20on%20trust. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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