Take it from me Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈmi
TAYK-it-frum-MEE
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /mˈiː
TAYK-it-from-MEE
Definition
Used to tell someone to trust your advice or words, especially because you have experience or know from personal knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and emphasizes personal experience or authority. Often used before or after advice or warning. Usually spoken, not commonly written. Similar to 'trust me' but with stronger sense of experience.
Spanish: créeme - te lo digo yoPortuguese (BR): acredite em mim - pode confiar em mim (experiência própria)Portuguese (PT): acredita em mim - podes confiar em mim (pela minha experiência)Chinese (Simplified): 相信我Chinese (Traditional): 相信我Hindi: मेरी बात मानोArabic: صدقنيBengali: আমার কথা বিশ্বাস করো - আমার অভিজ্ঞতা থেকে বলছিRussian: поверь мне - говорю по собственному опытуJapanese: 私の言うことを信じてVietnamese: hãy nghe lời tôi - tôi nói từ kinh nghiệmKorean: 내 말 믿어 - 내가 직접 겪어봤어Turkish: bana güven - tecrübeyle söylüyorumUrdu: میری بات مان لو - میں تجربے سے کہہ رہا ہوںIndonesian: percaya sama saya - saya sudah mengalami sendiri
Example Sentences
Take it from me, this restaurant is the best in town.
basic
It’s going to rain later, take it from me.
basic
Take it from me—studying early really helps you pass tests.
basic
Take it from me, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to do your homework.
natural
You’ll regret not taking this opportunity, take it from me.
natural
I’ve tried everything, so take it from me, that method works best.
natural