give (someone) (one's) word
give (someone) (one's) word
To make a serious promise, assurance, or vow (to someone). I give you my word that I will do everything in my power to have this matter resolved by next week. You gave your word that you'd be there, so don't even think about backing out now.
See also: give, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give somebody your ˈword (that...)
,have somebody’s ˈword (that...)
promise somebody/be promised (that...): I give you my word that I’ll pay you tomorrow. I’ve got his word that he’ll fix the car by the weekend.See also: give, somebody, word
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give somebody your word
- word
- word of honor
- your, his, etc. word of honour
- (one's) word (of honor)
- be water under the bridge
- water under the bridge
- promises, promises
- after everything is said and done
- after all is said and done