in trust

Idioms & Phrases

in trust

In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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