Your word of honor Meaning in English

expression

US

YOR word uh-ON-er

UK

YAW word OV-on-uh

Definition

A promise you make that you will be honest or do what you say, and it is based on your personal reputation and integrity.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or solemn situations to stress sincerity. Often appears as 'Give me your word of honor' or 'On your word of honor.' Not everyday casual speech. Implies a serious promise tied to one's reputation.

• Spanish: tu palabra de honor
• Portuguese (BR): sua palavra de honra
• Portuguese (PT): a tua palavra de honra
• Chinese (Simplified): 你的信誓
• Chinese (Traditional): 你的信誓
• Hindi: आपका सम्मान-शब्द
• Arabic: كلمة شرفك
• Bengali: আপনার সম্মানের কথা - আপনার সৎ কথার প্রতিশ্রুতি
• Russian: ваше честное слово
• Japanese: あなたの名誉にかけての約束
• Vietnamese: lời hứa danh dự của bạn
• Korean: 당신의 명예를 건 약속
• Turkish: şeref sözü
• Urdu: آپ کا عزت کا وعدہ
• Indonesian: janji kehormatan Anda

Example Sentences

I give you my word of honor that I will be there.

basic

He broke his word of honor.

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Do I have your word of honor?

basic

You promised, on your word of honor, not to tell anyone.

natural

She gave me her word of honor that she’d return the book.

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On your word of honor, did you really see what happened?

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