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My word for it
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[My word for it that it is true.] (rewritten) ---Can it mean that My word supports it that it is true?
Can it stand for the use shown below?
[Upon my word, it is true.](the original)-----Can it mean that Being supported by my word, it is true?
Thank for your help.
[My word for it that it is true.] (rewritten) ---Can it mean that My word supports it that it is true?
Can it stand for the use shown below?
[Upon my word, it is true.](the original)-----Can it mean that Being supported by my word, it is true?
Thank for your help.
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Upon my word, it is true. The expression "upon my word" has no real meaning. It is an idiom, and shows either conviction or surprise.
- Upon my word, it is true.
- The expression "upon my word" has no real meaning.
- It is an idiom, and shows either conviction or surprise.
- It is rather old-fashioned.
- Most people don't use this expression now.
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Upon my word, it is true.
The expression "upon my word" has no real meaning. It is an idiom, and shows either conviction or surprise. It is rather old-fashioned. Most people don't use this expression now.
In this case, it most likely shows conviction. A rough paraphrase:
- I swear that it is true.
- Honest! It is really true.
The expression "upon my word" has no real meaning. It is an idiom, and shows either conviction or surprise. It is rather old-fashioned. Most people don't use this expression now.
In this case, it most likely shows conviction. A rough paraphrase:
- I swear that it is true.
- Honest! It is really true.
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