(one's) word is (one's) bond In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) word is (one's) bond", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-28 04:12

Meaning of (one's) word is (one's) bond

Synonyms:

keep one's word

(one's) word is (one's) bond formal phrase figurative

Used to describe someone that always keeps their promises.

I promise that I'll be here early tomorrow. My word is my bond.

I swear, on my honour, to keep your secret. My word is my bond.

You can trust her implicitly. Her word is her bond.

Other phrases about:

take a rain check
To decline an invitation or suggestion now and promise to do so at a more convenient time.
cross my heart (and hope to die)

Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise . 

deliver on (something)

To do what you promised to do or what people expect you to do

Fine words butter no parsnips

Promises do not guarantee that something will happen.

give (someone) (one's) word

If you give someone your word, you promise something to them.

Grammar and Usage of (one's) word is (one's) bond

Possessive Adjectives

  • (my) word is (my) bond
  • (his) word is (his) bond
  • (her) word is (her) bond
  • (their) word is (their) bond
  • (our) word is (our) bond
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head and shoulders above

At a much higher level than other people or things

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Peter is head and shoulders above the other contestants in the competition.

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