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Kathy Cao
2021-10-14 11:10
Take stock in something verb phrase
To believe in or pay attention to something
You have lied to me many times, so I will not take stock in your words anymore.
I didn't take stock in what he said.
We are a team, so we have to take stock in each's abilities.
I took no stock in his promise even though he swore on his honor.
To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth
1. If you hang your hat on something, you depend or reply on it.
2. If you hang your hat on something, you believe or trust it.
If you take something as gospel, you definitely believe it without without any hesitation.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense. The phrase is often used in its negative form.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
