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Idiom idiom

swear by


To trust wholeheartedly.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

I swear by this coffee brand.

CONTEXTUAL

My sister swears by this natural remedy whenever she has a bad headache.

COMPLEX

Professional chefs often swear by the quality of copper pans, claiming they provide the precise heat control necessary for delicate sauces.


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  1. 01

    swear off

    To quit or cease completely, or to promise to quit, as a bad habit.

Last updated August 10, 2026