human behavior

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conformity

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mindset

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obedience

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peer group

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to come up against

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to constitute

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The idiom "take one's word for it" originated from the idea of accepting someone's statement or assurance as true without requiring further evidence or proof. It is used to imply a level of trust and confidence in the credibility and honesty of the person making the statement, acknowledging that their word alone is sufficient evidence or confirmation.

What is the origin of the idiom "take one's word for it" and when to use it?

to [take] {one's} word for it

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to cope

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to [draw] a line between

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to establish

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survival

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to drive

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mainstream

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to mistake

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to shape

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conscious

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means

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to undergo

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The idiom "vested interest" originated from legal and financial contexts. The word "vested" refers to something that is secured or granted to someone, while "interest" refers to a stake or involvement in something. It is used to describe a personal or financial interest in a particular outcome or situation. It implies that the person has a significant stake or benefit tied to the success or failure of something.

What is the origin of the idiom "vested interest" and when to use it?

vested interest

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craze

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to tackle

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wake-up call

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counterargument

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to sway

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to settle in

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outsider

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queue

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Social Navigation & Behavior Patterns