You’d Better Believe It 💯
👉 Definition: You can be absolutely sure. An Americanism from the mid-nineteenth century, first documented in 1856 and used widely, including in a 1968 issue of the Toronto Globe and Mail: “You’d better believe it . . . We’ve got ’em.” For a similar affirmation, see take it from me.
Related Expressions:
- Take it to the bank
- Believe you me
- Rest assured
- Mark my words
- Take it from me
Synonyms:
- Trust me
- No doubt about it
- You can count on it
- That’s for sure
Antonyms:
- Doubt it
- Question it
- Think twice
- Not so sure
Quotes & Proverbs:
- “Trust, but verify.” – Ronald Reagan
- “Seeing is believing.” – English Proverb
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Literature & References:
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Songs:
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
- “Faith” by George Michael
Films:
- The Matrix - “Free your mind.”
- Kung Fu Panda - “There is no secret ingredient.”
- Finding Nemo - “Just keep swimming.”
Fun Fact:
The idiom “you’d better believe it” was so popular in the 19th century that H.L. Mencken, in his The American Language, pointed out how it spread like wildfire across America.
Thought-Provoking Farewell:
Belief isn’t just a word—it’s a journey. So, the next time someone says “You’d better believe it,” take it to heart, and who knows, it might just change your world.
### Which of these is an actual saying?
- [x] You’d better believe it!
- [ ] You’d better chicken it!
- [ ] You’d better donut it!
- [ ] You’d better velociraptor it!
> **Explanation:** "You’d better believe it!" is a real saying, often used to add certainty to a statement. The others might be fun at a party, but they're not real phrases.
### What does "take it from me" mean?
- [ ] Borrow my belongings
- [ ] Take my place in line
- [x] Trust my advice
- [ ] Carry my groceries
> **Explanation:** "Take it from me" is used to ask someone to trust your advice or experience.
### True or False: 'Rest assured' means to be completely certain.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** It's true! "Rest assured" is used to assure someone that something is definitely true.
### Which phrase is synonymous with "you'd better believe it"?
- [ ] Better luck next time
- [x] Take it to the bank
- [ ] Build a sandcastle
- [ ] Walk a thin line
> **Explanation:** "Take it to the bank" means you can be absolutely sure of it, much like "you’d better believe it."
### Which of these idioms means "be unquestionably sure"?
- [ ] Butterflies in my stomach
- [x] Mark my words
- [ ] Paint the town red
- [ ] Under the weather
> **Explanation:** "Mark my words" means to listen carefully because what is said will certainly happen, aligning closely with "you’d better believe it."
