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word is bond

idiom
Meaning

indicates that the speaker purports that they have told the truth or is trustworthy.


Origin

disputed origin

Shortening of my word is my bond, popularized by its use among the 5 percenter movement and hip-hop music.

Examples
SIMPLE

You can trust me, my word is bond.

CONTEXTUAL

He promised to pay me back by Friday, and he told me his word is bond.

COMPLEX

Despite the immense pressure to betray his associates, he refused to break his promise, insisting that his word is bond.

Anchors to
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    bad word

    A vulgar word.

  2. 02

    breathe a word

    To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).

  3. 03

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    [Cockney slang]word

  4. 04

    dirty word

    The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.

  5. 05

    from the word go

    From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

  6. 06

    get the word out

    To make some information more widely known.

  7. 07

    hang on every word

    To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

  8. 08

    have a quiet word

    To speak to someone in private.

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