man of his word

a man of his word

A man who can be expected to keep or follow through with his promises or intentions; a truthful, trustworthy, or reliable person. (Feminine: "a woman of her word.") Bob, I'm a man of my word. If I tell you I'll be at your house tomorrow morning at 10, then that's when I'll be there. I've found Martin to be a man of his word so far, so I'm confident he'll get us the best deal possible.
See also: man, of, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

man of his word

A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted, as in You can count on Rudy-he's a man of his word. This expression, which uses word in the sense of "a promise or undertaking," was first recorded in 1542.
See also: man, of, word
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • a man of his word
  • man on the make
  • man after my own heart
  • a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
  • a man after (one's) own heart
  • be a man/woman of his/her word
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a
  • a man of few words
  • a man/woman of few words
References in classic literature
"A man like you, a man of his word, with plenty of good stuff in him, ought to serve his country and command a brigade, and not come to his end trailing after a chamois.
The Country Doctor
Highlights include Macron's faux-exasperated "You never listen" ("I will listen, of course" a slightly sheepish MbS allegedly replies) and the crown prince vowing that he is a "man of his word".
What Did Macron, MbS Say to Each Other? Camera Catches Pally Chat at G20
He added: "Harper is a man of his word. He shook my hand afterwards and promised he'd give me a rematch."
Bird rematch will be on my terms - Harper
POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD Directed by Wim Wenders (Focus Features, 2018)
POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD
'He's (Alapag) a man of his word,' said Balkman, who had 32 points and nine rebounds in the title-clinching win.
Triumph over adversity
A Man of His Word is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a dramatic novel set in an Amish community.
A Man of His Word
'I have had a lot of differences with Mahathir in the past, but I believe he is a man of his word and honour.
Kit Siang: Dr M man of word, will step down as PM for Anwar
"If [the report] isn't true, it is well-founded, because this man is like that: a man of his word, a righteous man!" Francis exclaimed.
Two popes
Actually, lately he fails to realize his promises, but Geroski hopes that he is a man of his word and he will alone go on the elections scheduled for June 5th, without SDSM and the united opposition, and without BDI and PDSH!
Grujo, if you are a man, you go on elections without SDSM, BDI and PDSH on June 5th!
.But said he was a "man of his word" and decided to make the journey to The Potteries and clean all the squad's boots, as he had promised.
LEGEND CLEANS TEAM'S BOOTS; BRITAIN Briefing
A man of great warmth and charm, he was known by customers and suppliers alike to be a man of his word and a pleasure to do business with.
Raymond Crofton, 70
Here at UW I have a great AD because he is a man of his word and asks the same for all of us.
Best subtle hint
Thackeray is often falsely honoured as a man of his word.
Hypocrisy is what binds Cong and Sena
He said: "Sir Alex is a man of his word and a man of principle.
Shearer expects Fergie silence; FOOTBALL