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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take it from me

“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

She sprinkles the tomatoes with Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, and, take it from me, her sandwiches are things of beauty.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 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

“If you can take it from me, you can have it.”

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia