take it from me
(also take my word for it)Definition
C1 accept that what I say is true, because I know or have experienced it: It won't work - take it from me.Assertions and asserting
(Definition of take it from me from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- affirm verb
- airing noun (MAKING KNOWN)
- assert verb
- assertion noun
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- designation noun
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