buy it : Popular Idioms in English

buy it

to believe something or someone.

The jury did not buy the alibi given by the defense and found the defendant guilty as charged.

Definitions

  • v  be killed or die;
News & Articles

  • Greg Sargent: John Boehner is bluffing
    The House Speaker claims he won't allow a vote on any immigration bill that a majority of House Republicans don't support. Don't buy it.
    June 18, 2013 - Washington Post
  • Want more time off? Some employers let you buy it
    Want more time off? Some employers let you buy it Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 6:38 am, Monday, June 10, 2013 Some companies allow their workers to buy and sell vacation time, a perk that gives workers more flexibility in managing their time off. A soon-to-be released ...
    June 12, 2013 - seattlepi.com