in trust

Idioms  

1. In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]

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in trust

Social Security, on the other hand, is a pay-as-you-go system, with all contributions placed in trust funds that pay out benefits to current retirees and other eligible individuals.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

But his trip comes amid a major breakdown in trust between Washington and European capitals in the wake of the Greenland drama, which rattled transatlantic relations.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

They also have more than $300,000 in trust accounts for emergencies, which could go toward paying taxes on Roth conversions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025

There also appears to have been a decline in trust in the Scottish government to work in Scotland's best interests in recent years, according to the latest social attitudes survey for 2023.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

Membership fees paid prior to the opening of the club will be placed in trust.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker