My word, that is a very tall building!
my word
idiomAn expression of surprise.
Origin
disputed originFrom upon my word, an oath.
My word, I did not expect to see you here at this time of night.
My word, the sheer scale of the landscape before us is truly breathtaking to behold.
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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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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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.
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get the word out
To make some information more widely known.
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hang on every word
To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.
Last updated April 17, 2026