mark my words
Listen to me; used before or after a statement one wishes to emphasize, especially a prediction.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Mark my words, this team will win the game.”
“The economy will change soon, mark my words, so you should save your money now.”
“Mark my words, the consequences of this decision will haunt the company for many years to come.”
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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black mark
Something that negatively affects someone's reputation.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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easy mark
Someone who is easily fooled or victimized.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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from the word go
From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
Last updated August 10, 2026