Expressions (A–Z)
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A person does not utter words in vain
A person does not say things without purpose. Every word spoken by a person shou...
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Hand on the Heart
See: "with hand on the heart".
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He said what was on his heart
"what is on his heart / what lies on his heart"
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If someone spits in your face, don't say it's raining
Figuratively: Do not ignore that you are being insulted. Do not misinterpret exp...
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On my word of honor, honestly, Upon my word!
An oath formula: I swear in justice. On my word. By the honesty of my faith.
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See: "Spoke one thing with the mouth and another in the heart"
See: "Spoke one thing with the mouth and another in the heart."
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Straight as a ruler
Figuratively: a very honest person.
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Truth and faithfulness
See: "In truth and in faithfulness"
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Verbal deceit / Verbal fraud
Deceit or fraud carried out through words — originally referring to speech that...
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