in trust
Especially of money or property, in the protection, care, or guardianship of a trustee. Following her parents' sudden deaths, the young heiress's fortune was held in trust by her paternal grandfather.
brain trust
A group of experts who are chosen to be advisors to a person in power and aid in making important decisions. All politicians need a brain trust to help guide them through the campaign process and stay informed of the important issues facing their constituency.
*in the trust of someone
under the responsibility or in the care of someone. (*Typically: be ~; leave someone or something ~; place someone or something ~.) The state placed the orphan in the trust of the foster parents. Our bonds are left in the trust of our broker.
misplace one's trust (in someone)
to put trust in the wrong person; to put trust in someone who does not deserve it. The writer misplaced his trust in his editor. The voters misplaced their trust in the corrupt politician.
place one's trust in someone or something
to trust someone or something. If you place your trust in me, everything will work out all right. You should place your trust in your own proven talent.
put one's trust in someone or something
to trust someone or something. Will I never be able to put my trust in you? You can put your trust in the bank. Its deposits are insured.
Put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry.
and Keep your powder dry.Prov. Have faith that God will make sure that you win a conflict, but be prepared to fight well and vigorously. (Supposed to have been said by Oliver Cromwell; powder means gunpowder.) Bill: Am I going to win my lawsuit? Alan: All you can do is put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry.
restore someone's trust in something
and restore someone's belief in something; restore someone's faith in somethingto reinstate someone's belief, faith, trust, etc., in something. I knew that a good performance on the test would restore my parents' belief in me. Her faith was restored in the government.
take something on trust
to accept that something is true through trust. I don't know if it's so, but I'll take it on trust. CH You will have to take it on trust because I can't prove it.
trust in someone or something
to believe in someone or something. Trust in me. I know what I am saying. Can I trust in the figures in this report?
Trust me!
I am telling you the truth. Please believe me. Tom said with great conviction, "Trust me! I know exactly what to do!" Mary: Do you really think we can keep this party a secret until Thursday? Sally: Trust me! I know how to plan a surprise party.
trust someone for something
to depend on someone for payment for something. I will lend you one hundred dollars. I know I can trust you for it. I loaned Ted a lot of money. It's all right. I can trust him for it.
trust someone or something to someone
to leave someone or something in the possession of someone whom you assume will take good care of someone or something. Can I trust my little Jimmy to you? I am perfectly comfortable trusting this money to you.
trust someone to do something
to believe that someone can be relied on to do something. You can trust her to be here on time. I can't trust myself to eat wisely.
trust someone with someone or something
to leave someone in the care of someone or something. Can I trust you with my uncle? He needs to have his medicine right on time. I am sure I can trust you with the money. Don't leave that cake with me. I can't trust myself with it.
a brain trust
(American & Australian) a group of people with special knowledge or skills who give advice to someone in a position of authority He joined the President's brain trust for the election campaign.
tried and tested/trusted
(British, American & Australian) also tried and true (American) used by many people and proved to be effective They ran a highly successful advertising campaign using a tried and tested formula. Most people would prefer to stick to tried and true methods of birth control.
I wouldn't trust somebody as far as I could throw them.
(informal) something that you say which means that you do not trust someone at all I'll admit John is very charming, but I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.
not trust somebody an inch
(British & Australian) to not trust someone at all He's charming enough but I wouldn't trust him an inch.
brain trust
A group of experts who serve as unofficial but vital advisers. For example, Each town manager seemed to have his or her own brain trust, which of course changed with every election . This term, closely associated with President Franklin Roosevelt's advisers on domestic and foreign policy in the early 1930s, was first recorded in 1910.
in trust
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]