To have ones word meaning in English

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Definition

You have my word: I promise, I swear, You have my oath idiom

Examples

  • "It took some convincing, but I have Gidyeon's word that his pricing policy will respect our suggested list prices from now on."
  • "You have my word that we will be fully operational by the beginning of next week."
Exercise 1
Bob writes that Polly "has his word" that the network will be fully operational by the beginning of next week. The expression "You have my word" is very common in English: which of the following phrases does NOT express a similar meaning to this idiom?
Bob writes that Polly "has his word" that the network will be fully operational by the beginning of next week. The expression "You have my word" is very common in English: which of the following phrases does NOT express a similar meaning to this idiom?
This expression actually has a very similar meaning to the idiom "you have my word". To "swear" has several meanings, but in this context it is in fact synonymous with the expression "you have my word".
This expression actually has a very similar meaning to the idiom "you have my word".
This is the only expression which does not share a similar meaning with the idiom. "You have my word" is an expression which describes a promise. To "owe (money or a favor) is to have an outstanding debt, in terms of money or responsibility. For example, we could say "He owes me fifteen cents" or 'I owe you a debt of gratitude".
This expression actually has an identical meaning to the idiom "you have my word".

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