take something as gospel

idiomPart ofgospel

take something as gospel — idiom

1. To believe that a statement or claim is completely true without questioning or v

1.idiom
Definition

To believe that a statement or claim is completely true without questioning or verifying it.

Example

Many people take the claims in that documentary as gospel, even though several important facts are wrong.

Asher's students took his every word as gospel and never dared to challenge his views.