take for gospel

He was content to take for gospel all she told him, and to seek no more.

The commercial prospects of the Islands are great, even if we do not instantly take for gospel the fairy tales we are told about Manila becoming the centre of the trade of the Pacific.

"How much do we take for gospel, and how much for romance?"

I don't take for gospel what I hear Bob say; I don't believe one word of the story.

If they don't, it is their fault and not mine; but when I appear before a body of people who know nothing about the matter, who take for gospel whatever I say, surely it becomes needful that I consider what I say, make sure that it will bear examination, and that I do not impose upon the credulity of those who have faith in me.