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Poner la mano en el fuego por alguien

To vouch for someone / To stake one's reputation on someone

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to put one's hand in the fire for someone'. Expresses complete trust in a person and willingness to guarantee their integrity.

See It in Context

Pondría la mano en el fuego por él, es de total confianza.

I would vouch for him completely, he's totally trustworthy.

—¿Confías en ella? —Pongo la mano en el fuego.

—Do you trust her? —I'd stake my reputation on it.

No pondría la mano en el fuego por alguien que apenas conozco.

I wouldn't vouch for someone I barely know.