Believe you me

phr.

Heard in Galway

An emphatic assurance or instruction to trust the speaker.

In use

Believe you me, that lad wouldn't say boo to a goose.

Posh English

Pray take my word for it, that fellow lacks the courage to utter a single syllable.

  • N believe itAn expression meaning you had better believe it, similar to chalk it down.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • Chalk it downYou had better believe it. An emphatic expression of agreement or certainty.
  • Back a me ballsNot a chance. I do not believe you.
  • Da gaiety ladsssOh look I do believe that is the gaiety cinema, wine street!
  • Gwan outta that!A Phrase used when people dont believe or are shocked about something they heard.