take smb. at his word

take smb. at his word
(take smb. at his word (тж. take smb.'s word for it или for that))
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Sartorius: "...If this quarrel is only Blanche's temper, you may take my word for it that it will be over before tomorrow." (B. Shaw, ‘Widowers' Houses’, act II) — Сарториус: "...Если для этой ссоры нет других причин, кроме характера Бланш, то, верьте моему слову, завтра все забудется."

Mrs. Bessie and Ted told him to make himself at home, come and go as he pleased. He took them at their word, and spent most of the time camped on the veranda, or in a room Mrs. Bessie earmarked for him. (K. S. Prichard, ‘Coonardoo’, ch. II) — Миссис Бесси и Тед сказали Саулу, чтобы он чувствовал себя как дома, приходил и уходил, когда ему вздумается. Саул воспользовался их любезностью и почти все время проводил на веранде или в комнате, отведенной ему хозяйкой.

RigAn'll resigh... you can take my word for it. (M. Wilson, ‘Live with Lightning’, book II, ch. II) — Риган непременно уйдет в отставку... Помяните мое слово.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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