my word
The phrase "my word" is often used to express surprise or emphasize sincerity, primarily in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. It's considered somewhat old-fashioned in the US and Canada.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, dated)An exclamation to express surprise or astonishment.
Example
- My word! I didn't expect to see you here.
B2General
(idiomatic, dated)A phrase used to affirm the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement.
Example
- You have my word that I will be there on time.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "my word":
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