Swear on a stack of bibles Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To say very strongly that what you are saying is absolutely true, often to try to convince someone of your honesty. The phrase uses the idea of swearing on several Bibles for emphasis.
Usage & Nuances
This is a strongly informal, somewhat dramatic phrase, most common in the US. Used when you want to emphasize total honesty, often in spoken language. Not meant to be literal; it's a figure of speech expressing how truthful you are. Avoid in formal writing.
Example Sentences
I swear on a stack of bibles that I'm telling the truth.
basic
She said she would swear on a stack of bibles about what happened.
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You can swear on a stack of bibles, but I still don't believe you.
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He denied it, and then he swore on a stack of bibles just to convince us.
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Honestly, I'd swear on a stack of bibles that I had nothing to do with it.
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If I'm lying, I'll swear on a stack of bibles right now.
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