Synonyms

leap of faith

Idioms

A belief or trust in something intangible or incapable of being proved. For example, It required a leap of faith to pursue this unusual step of transplanting an animals' heart into a human patient.

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leap of faith

“You just have to make that leap of faith to feel you can cover the worst-case scenarios and still be able to share what you have now.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

An agreement we can’t independently verify isn’t a safeguard; it’s a risky leap of faith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

During the offseason, West had many transfer options, but ultimately decided to take the same leap of faith as Ellis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Many Americans cannot afford to take that leap of faith.

From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026

But he knew it would take an immense leap of faith for anyone to act.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff

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