take it from me

Idioms  

1. Also, you can take it from me. Rest assured, believe me, as in You can take it from me, we've been working hard on it. This idiom was first recorded in 1622 in slightly different form, take it upon my word. The current form appeared in 1672.

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Example Sentences

“Just take it from me, I’m older than you” is a statement I’ve heard from family members, supervisors and mentors throughout my life.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

That’s like, that was my personal, you know, I worked hard for that, and it’s mine, no one can take it from me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2022

And take it from me: it’s hard not to feel a little silly sitting near someone and asking your phone to “play something chill.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2021

But Ms Hayer said: "I implore you to continue to wear a mask and social distance because take it from me, you don't ever want to risk the insidious horror of long Covid."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2021

I wondered if he might take it from me if I told him, but to lie to the shaman wasn’t possible.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis