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A leap of faith
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
A decision to trust or believe in something despite uncertainty or incomplete evidence.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Joining the first course from an unfamiliar provider felt like a leap of faith.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Joining the first course from an unfamiliar provider felt like ________.
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A leap of faith — A decision to trust or believe in something despite uncertainty or incomplete evidence.
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A decision to trust or believe in something despite uncertainty or incomplete evidence.
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When to use it
Use it when someone commits to a new path without being sure it will work. It suits personal and workplace conversation.
More examples in context
- We took a leap of faith and tried the team’s untested idea.
- Trusting the new process required a leap of faith from everyone involved.
Usage note
The phrase stresses trust despite uncertainty. It does not mean that evidence is unnecessary or that the decision will definitely succeed.
A short conversation
A: Are you certain the new format will attract people?
B: No, launching it is a leap of faith, though we have checked the practical details.
A: Let us review the response after the first session.
One more practice question
Which choice involves a leap of faith?
A. Choosing an outcome already guaranteed by complete evidence.
B. Trusting a promising new approach before its success is certain.
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B. The choice involves trust while some uncertainty remains.
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