swear by
Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words
make a promise using the name of something or someone you respect
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Examples (10)
- I swear by my mother that I didn't take the money.
- You can trust him; I swear by his honesty.
- She swears by this brand of coffee; she says it's the best.
- He swears by the effectiveness of natural remedies.
- I swear by all that is holy, I had no idea this would happen.
- Many people swear by the benefits of meditation.
- Don't worry, I swear by my reputation that this is true.
- The doctor swears by a healthy diet and regular exercise.
- I swear by my life, I saw a ghost last night!
- She swears by the old saying: 'Honesty is the best policy.'