Phrase guide
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intj
Used to indicate that the speaker is swearing to God.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
intj
Used to indicate a high level of seriousness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
To vigorously affirm the truth of a statement, knowing that the failure to do so may result in a punishment from God.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: swear on a stack of Bibles, swear on the Bible, swear on one's life
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
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