upon my word!

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• upon my word — my word or upon my word old fashioned used for showing surprise or anger …   English dictionary

• upon my word — ► on (or upon) my word an exclamation of surprise or emphasis. Main Entry: ↑word …   English terms dictionary

• upon my word — phrasal with my assurance ; indeed, assuredly < upon my word, I ve never heard of such a thing > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• upon my word — believe me, this is the truth, honestly    Upon my word, I don t know why they hate me so …   English idioms

• upon my word — on my word, as I live and breath, oh my …   English contemporary dictionary

• upon my word! — i promise, trust me …   English contemporary dictionary

• on (or upon) my word — an exclamation of surprise or emphasis. → word …   English new terms dictionary

• word — ► NOUN 1) a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used to form sentences with others. 2) a remark or statement. 3) (a word) even the smallest amount of something spoken or written: don t believe a word. 4) (words) angry talk.… …   English terms dictionary

• upon — tends to sound more formal and emphatic than on when the two are used interchangeably: to look upon someone as a friend is a somewhat more imposing proposition than to look on them as a friend. Upon is the only choice in certain fixed expressions …   Modern English usage

• word — word, vocable, term can mean a letter or combination of letters or a sound or combination of sounds capable of being pronounced and expressing an idea that is by tradition or common consent associated with the letters or the sounds. Word applies… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• upon my honor — upon my word, I promise …   English contemporary dictionary