Swear on Meaning in English
expression
释义
To promise strongly that something is true, calling something very important (like your mother's life or the Bible) as proof of honesty.
用法与细微差别
Very emphatic, often informal or emotional. Common with 'swear on my life,' 'swear on the Bible,' etc. Used to strongly assert truthfulness. Avoid literal use in formal/legal contexts; there, 'swear an oath' or 'swear to tell the truth' are used.
例句
I swear on my mother's life, I'm telling the truth.
basic
She swore on the Bible that she didn't steal anything.
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You can trust me, I swear on my honor.
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Dude, I swear on everything I love, I didn't touch your phone.
natural
He said, 'I swear on my kids, I would never lie to you.'
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Honestly, I swear on my life I had no idea about the surprise.
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