Using the word "swear"
How to use the word "swear" for "God", Bible, or any other entity that is considered holy?
What preposition is used please?
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You can "swear to ***" and "swear on the Bible" -- those are the expressions that come to mind -- but it would be better if you could provide a complete sentence to make it clearer exactly what meaning you are trying to achieve.
- You can "swear to ***" and "swear on the Bible" -- those are the expressions that come to mind -- but it would be better if you could provide a complete sentence to make it clearer exactly what meaning you are trying to achieve.
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You can "swear to ***" and "swear on the Bible" -- those are the expressions that come to mind -- but it would be better if you could provide a complete sentence to make it clearer exactly what meaning you are trying to achieve.
0'I swear to *** that I'm telling you the truth.'
'I swear on the Bible that I'm not lying.'
I swear by all that's holy that I am an honest man.'
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