So help me Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈmi
SOH HELP mee
sˈəʊ/ /hˈɛlp/ /mˈiː
SOH HELP mee
Definition
An expression used to emphasize a promise, threat, or statement, almost like saying 'I swear' or 'I'm telling the truth,' sometimes invoking a higher power.
Usage & Nuances
Usually spoken, somewhat dramatic; common in promises ('so help me, I'll do it!') and threats ('so help me, if you lie...'). Slightly old-fashioned or theatrical. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: te lo juro - que Dios me ayudePortuguese (BR): juro por Deus - que Deus me ajudePortuguese (PT): juro por Deus - que Deus me ajudeChinese (Simplified): 我发誓 - 天助我也Chinese (Traditional): 我發誓 - 天助我也Hindi: मैं कसम खाता हूँ - भगवान मेरी मदद करेंArabic: أقسم - والله شهيدBengali: আল্লাহর কসম - আমি সত্যি বলছিRussian: клянусь - ей-богу - честное словоJapanese: 誓って - 本当にVietnamese: thề có trời - tôi thềKorean: 맹세코 - 진짜로Turkish: yemin ederim - vallahiUrdu: خدا کی قسم - خدا گواہ ہےIndonesian: demi Tuhan - sungguh
Example Sentences
So help me, I will finish this project on time.
basic
So help me, if you touch my phone again, I'll be angry.
basic
He said, 'So help me, I didn't take your book.'
basic
So help me, one more lie and I'm done trusting you.
natural
You better be honest with me, so help me!
natural
I'm telling you the truth, so help me.
natural