Not trust somebody an inch
phrase
To not have any trust or confidence in someone at all.
After he was caught stealing the company's funds, his colleagues did not trust him an inch.
Often appears as...
- she didn't trust him an inch
- we do not trust them an inch
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To not have any trust or confidence in someone at all.
After he was caught stealing the company's funds, his colleagues did not trust him an inch.
Often appears as...
- she didn't trust him an inch
- we do not trust them an inch
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Complete distrust
The phrase emphasizes that someone is considered completely unreliable, without a shred of trust.
Ever since the scandal, the community doesn't trust him an inch.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative feelings
Using the phrase can imply that you have negative emotions or a dislike towards someone.
She lied so many times that I don't trust her an inch now.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal expression
This phrase is suitable for casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional environments.
In a meeting with friends, I might say I don't trust him an inch, but not at work.
Pro Tip 1/3Complete distrust
The phrase emphasizes that someone is considered completely unreliable, without a shred of trust.
Ever since the scandal, the community doesn't trust him an inch.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative feelings
Using the phrase can imply that you have negative emotions or a dislike towards someone.
She lied so many times that I don't trust her an inch now.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal expression
This phrase is suitable for casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional environments.
In a meeting with friends, I might say I don't trust him an inch, but not at work.
Pro Tip 1/3Complete distrust
The phrase emphasizes that someone is considered completely unreliable, without a shred of trust.
Ever since the scandal, the community doesn't trust him an inch.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative feelings
Using the phrase can imply that you have negative emotions or a dislike towards someone.
She lied so many times that I don't trust her an inch now.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal expression
This phrase is suitable for casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional environments.
In a meeting with friends, I might say I don't trust him an inch, but not at work.
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