give one's word . give one's word {v. phr.} To seriously promise. "You gave me your word you would marry me," Mary bitterly complained, "but you broke your word." Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss