Have something on good authority

idiom

To be certain about something because you trust the person who gave you the information.

I have it on good authority that they are planning to sell the company.

Colloquial, Idiomatic

idiom

I have it on good authority that they are planning to sell the company.

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

Pro Tip 1/3

This phrase suggests that the speaker has been told by a reliable source, implying credibility.

I have it on good authority that the test results will be released next week.

Pro Tip 2/3

The information isn't acquired firsthand, but from someone believed to be trustworthy.

They have it on good authority that the event has been postponed.

Pro Tip 3/3

Even though the source is trusted, the information should still be considered unconfirmed until verified.

I have it on good authority that our team won, but let's check the official scores to be sure.

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