upon my word
The phrase "upon my word" is an old-fashioned idiom often used to emphasize sincerity or express surprise.
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Definition
C1General
(dated, idiomatic)Used to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement.
Example
- Upon my word, I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
B2General
(dated, idiomatic)An exclamation used to express surprise or amazement.
Example
- Upon my word, that was an unexpected turn of events!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "upon my word":
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