Give (someone) (one's) word In english explanation

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

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-09-16 10:09

Meaning of Give (someone) (one's) word

Give (someone) (one's) word phrase

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

I give you my word that you will receive the parcel tomorrow.

He gave me his word that he’d be on time.

Give me your word that you will never do that again.

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.

swear on (one's) mother's grave

If someone swears on their mother’s grave, they pledge that they are telling the truth.

Grammar and Usage of Give (someone) (one's) word

Verb Forms

  • gives (someone) (one's) word
  • gave (someone) (one's) word
  • giving (someone) (one's) word
  • given (someone) (one's) word

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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