You can trust me, my word is bond.
word is bond
idiomindicates that the speaker purports that they have told the truth or is trustworthy.
Origin
disputed originShortening of my word is my bond, popularized by its use among the 5 percenter movement and hip-hop music.
He promised to pay me back by Friday, and he told me his word is bond.
Despite the immense pressure to betray his associates, he refused to break his promise, insisting that his word is bond.
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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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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
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To make some information more widely known.
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