vouch for
To give a guarantee or personal assurance for someone's character or the truthfulness of something.
Meaning
To give a guarantee or personal assurance for someone's character or the truthfulness of something.
Cultural Background
Vouching is common in corporate culture for networking. Often used in formal references. Vouching is often tied to the 'senpai-kohai' relationship. Vouching is deeply tied to family honor.
Be careful
Only vouch for people you truly know. Your reputation is at risk!
Meaning
To give a guarantee or personal assurance for someone's character or the truthfulness of something.
Be careful
Only vouch for people you truly know. Your reputation is at risk!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
I can personally vouch ___ his character.
The phrase is 'vouch for'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI can personally vouch ___ his character.
The phrase is 'vouch for'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can vouch for the quality of a product.
Related Phrases
stand behind
synonymTo support someone.
put in a good word
similarTo recommend someone.