English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

take a leap of faith: meaning and examples

take a leap of faith means act despite uncertainty because you trust the outcome.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “take a leap of faith” and connect it to this meaning: act despite uncertainty because you trust the outcome.

How to use “take a leap of faith”

Common mistake: Treat “take a leap of faith” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 13, where you can compare it with other idioms about risk and practise it interactively.

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