Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: To vouch for someone

What does it mean?

This phrase is used to say that someone or a company you know is honest and true. Someone you can trust.

Is it positive or negative?

It's positive and shows a person or company in a good light.

When do you use it?

It is used often when someone is looking for a certain person to do something. A recommendation.

Examples

Example 1: I can vouch for her work.

Example 2: He vouched for me in the interview.

Example 3: I'm looking for a native English speaker and a friend of mine vouched for you, so I'm interested in having Skype or Zoom lessons. That's called "To vouch for someone".

Question for you

Who would you vouch for?

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