Attest to the truth of something; solemnly assure someone that the truth has been spoken. For example,
I did lock the door
—cross my heart and hope to die!
What mean cross my heart and hope to die?
saying. said
to show that what you have just said or promised is completely true or sincere
.
What is the meaning of I cross my heart?
informal. —used to stress that one is telling the truth and
will do what he or she promises I'll clean my room tomorrow
—cross my heart.
Where did the term cross my heart and hope to die come from?
This phrase most likely originated as
a religious oath based on the sign of the cross
; it is generally accompanied by hand gestures such as crossing one's hands over one's breast and then pointing the right hand skyward (a variant is cross my heart and point to God).
What does cross my mind means?
:
to come into someone's mind
: to be thought of by someone Losing never crossed her mind. Did it ever cross your mind that I could be right?
How do you cross your heart?
The motion is performed by
joining the first three fingers
, to symbolize the Holy Trinity, and putting the two other fingers in the palm, then touching one's forehead, below the chest, left side, then right side and finishing with open hand on the chest again with bowing head.
What is the meaning of this keep your word?
What does it mean to “keep your word”? Essentially,
it's doing what you say you'll do
. So, when you tell your colleagues that you'll chair next week's meeting, you turn up on time and do a good job. Or, when you inform your manager that you'll have that report on his or her desk by tomorrow morning, you deliver it.
What does the expression heavy heart mean?
:
a great deal of sadness It is with a heavy heart that I bring you this bad news
. I announced my decision to leave with a heavy heart.
How do you respond to cross your mind?
- “How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”
- “Back at you! Hope all is well.”
- “Don't worry about me. …
- “Thank you. …
- “Thank you for thinking of me!”
- “I am so glad I have friends like you.”
- “I was just thinking of you, too! …
- “That makes two of us.”
What does it mean to double cross someone?
English Language Learners Definition of double-cross
:
to cheat or deceive
(someone) especially by doing something that is different from what you said you would do.
What thoughts cross your mind?
If the thought of (
doing
) something crosses someone's mind, they think about it for a short time: The thought had crossed my mind that I might need some help with the project.
What happens if you cross your heart and lie?
You even cross your heart and
hope to die
if you are lying. Your explanation — and this silly childhood expression — is enough to prove to them that you are telling the truth.
Where did cross my heart come from?
This phrase most likely originated as
a religious oath based on the sign of the cross
; it is generally accompanied by hand gestures such as crossing one's hands over one's breast and then pointing the right hand skyward (a variant is cross my heart and point to God).
What does a cross above a door mean?
The cross on our door, drawn in canola oil, was a symbol that our
house was God's property; demonic forces had no right to be there
. It was a spiritual “No Trespassing” sign.
What do you call someone that keeps their word?
According to Merriam-Webster,
a mensch
is ‘a person of integrity and honour. ‘
What is another word for keeping your word?
| be as good as your word be true to your word | deliver on a promise keep your side of the bargain | stand by your promise |
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