VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Man of his word

Meaning:

The idiom man of his word refers to someone whom you can trust because he keeps his promises and always do what he says.

Examples:

  • James said he would pay me back by the end of the month, and he did. He's a man of his word.
  • I asked Tim to keep an eye on my cat while I was away, and he did exactly that. He's a man of his word.
  • Sarah promised to come to my party, and she showed up right on time. She's a woman of her word.
  • When I asked Tom for a favor, he said yes without hesitation. He's a man of his word.
  • My boss said he would give me a raise if I met my targets, and he did. He's a man of his word.
  • Karen promised to keep my secret, and she did. She's a woman of her word.
  • After our breakup, my ex-boyfriend said we could still be friends, and he meant it. He's a man of his word.
  • When I asked for a recommendation letter, my professor agreed to write one for me. He's a man of his word.
  • Susan said she would be at the meeting, and she showed up on time. She's a woman of her word.
  • When I needed help moving, my friend offered to lend me his truck. He's a man of his word.
  • My coworker said he would finish the report by Friday, and he did. He's a man of his word.
  • When I asked my neighbor to water my plants while I was away, she did it every day. She's a woman of her word.
  • Mike promised to take care of his sick friend, and he stayed with him all night. He's a man of his word.
  • When I asked for a discount, the salesman said he would give me one. He's a man of his word.
  • My aunt said she would knit me a sweater, and she did. She's a woman of her word.
  • When I needed a reference, my former boss said he would provide one for me. He's a man of his word.
  • Tim said he would meet me at the gym, and he was there waiting for me. He's a man of his word.
  • When I asked for help with my homework, my classmate said he would assist me. He's a man of his word.
  • My colleague promised to cover my shift, and she did so without complaint. She's a woman of her word.
  • John promised to help me move my furniture, and he showed up with his truck. He's a man of his word.