my word
(idiomatic, AU, NZ, UK, dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise.
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if I ever acquire a pox plague you can have it, i give you my word
⠀ ⠀⠀I already have ordered ⠀⠀a new batch . This time, I ⠀⠀will be making sure there ⠀⠀is no such mistake again . ⠀⠀You have my word . ⠀
It will later come out that Trump had dirt on Fetterman. Either a prostitute or some embezzled money or fraud. But mark my word, it’ll come out once he’s no longer useful to them. Maybe when Rs lose the majority
"'Pon my word, you seem to look after yourself. #GeorgeMoore #AMereAccident
I'll say this: Alyssa Sutherland from Rise set that bar WAY UP HIGH for all other Deadite acts to follow. My word...
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(idiomatic, AU, NZ, UK, dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise.
My word! What is that!?
“if I ever acquire a pox plague you can have it, i give you my word”
— Bluesky· May 2026“⠀ ⠀⠀I already have ordered ⠀⠀a new batch . This time, I ⠀⠀will be making sure there ⠀⠀is no such mistake again . ⠀⠀You have my word . ⠀”
— Bluesky· May 2026“It will later come out that Trump had dirt on Fetterman. Either a prostitute or some embezzled money or fraud. But mark my word, it’ll come out once he’s no longer useful to them. Maybe when Rs lose the majority”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"'Pon my word, you seem to look after yourself. #GeorgeMoore #AMereAccident”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I'll say this: Alyssa Sutherland from Rise set that bar WAY UP HIGH for all other Deadite acts to follow. My word...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(idiomatic, AU, NZ, UK, dated, US, Canada) Indeed.
McTominay has enjoyed some big moments - and crucial goals - in a Scotland jersey so far in his career.You felt his double to beat Spain here en route to Euro 2024 would take some beating.But my word, he eclipsed it with one of the best …
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