Hand to god Meaning in English

expression

US

HAND-tuh-GAHD

UK

HAND-too-GOD

Definition

A phrase used to strongly swear or promise that something is true, similar to saying 'I swear to God.' It shows you are being completely honest.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often used for emphasis in speech. Most common in American English. Not appropriate in formal writing. Used to express strong honesty or surprise; similar to 'I swear to God.' Can be seen as disrespectful in some religious contexts.

• Spanish: lo juro por Dios
• Portuguese (BR): juro por Deus
• Portuguese (PT): juro por Deus
• Chinese (Simplified): 我发誓（以神为证）
• Chinese (Traditional): 我發誓（以神為證）
• Hindi: भगवान क़सम
• Arabic: أقسم بالله
• Bengali: ঈশ্বরে হাত রেখে বলছি - আমি কসম করে বলছি
• Russian: честное слово - клянусь Богом
• Japanese: 神に誓って
• Vietnamese: xin thề có trời - thề với Chúa
• Korean: 신에게 맹세컨대 - 진심으로 말하지만
• Turkish: Tanrı hakkı için - Allah şahidim olsun
• Urdu: خدا کی قسم
• Indonesian: demi Tuhan - sumpah demi Tuhan

Example Sentences

Hand to God, I did not see him at the party.

basic

I'm telling you, hand to God, that's what happened.

basic

Hand to God, I finished all my homework.

basic

I had nothing to do with it, hand to God.

natural

Hand to God, that's the craziest story I've ever heard.

natural

She just walked right up and took the last piece, hand to God.

natural