Cross my heart Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈhɑɹt
KRAWSS-my-HART
kɹˈɒs/ /mˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːt
kross-my-HAAT
Definition
This is an informal expression used to strongly promise or swear that what you are saying is true.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in spoken, informal contexts, often paired with a gesture of making a cross over the heart. Common with children or to add sincerity when making a strong promise. Sometimes extended as 'cross my heart and hope to die.' Do not use in very serious or legal contexts.
Spanish: te lo juro - te lo prometo (expresión) - lo juro de verdadPortuguese (BR): juro de verdade - prometo mesmo (expressão) - juro de coraçãoPortuguese (PT): juro mesmo - prometo de coração (expressão) - juro a sérioChinese (Simplified): 我发誓（表达诚意）Chinese (Traditional): 我發誓（表達誠意）Hindi: मैं कसम खाता हूँ (इच्छा/सच्चाई जताते समय)Arabic: أقسم لك - أعدك (تعبير عن الصدق)Bengali: কসম খাচ্ছি - সত্যি বলছিRussian: честное слово - крест на сердцеJapanese: 約束するよ（やくそくするよ）- 心に誓うVietnamese: thề danh dự - thề thật lòngKorean: 진짜야 - 진심이야 (가슴에 십자가를 긋는 의미로)Turkish: yemin ederim - kalbim üzerine yemin ederimUrdu: قسم کھاتا ہوں - دل پر ہاتھ رکھ کر قسم کھاتا ہوںIndonesian: thề thật - thề danh dự
Example Sentences
I cross my heart, I won't tell anyone your secret.
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Cross my heart, I'll bring your book back tomorrow.
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He said, 'cross my heart,' and promised to help.
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Cross my heart, I wasn't the one who broke the vase.
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You know you can trust me, cross my heart.
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Cross my heart and hope to die, that's the truth.
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