vouch for
To tell people 'I know this person is good/trustworthy' or 'I know this thing is true' because you have personal experience.
Meanings
To confirm that a person is honest, reliable, or of good character, often from personal experience.
"I can personally vouch for James — he's one of the most trustworthy people I've ever worked with."
To confirm that something is true, genuine, or of good quality.
"I can vouch for the accuracy of these figures — I checked them myself."
(Legal/formal) To formally testify or act as surety for someone in an official setting.
"His employer agreed to vouch for him at the immigration hearing."
Always followed by 'for' and an object (a person or thing). The speaker puts their own reputation behind the claim. Common in legal, professional, and social contexts. You cannot 'vouch for' something you have no personal knowledge of.
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