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swear on one’s life

Idiom Truth

Meaning

to make a very serious promise that something is true

Example Sentences

"I swear on my life, I didn’t do it!"

Related Expressions

fib

a small or trivial lie

under someone’s thumb

completely controlled or dominated by someone

leave a mark

to have a lasting effect or influence

sweep something under the rug

to ignore or hide a problem or mistake

the powers that be

people or organizations who hold authority or control

bargain chip

something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal