Man of his word definition

a man of his word

A man who can be expected to keep or follow through with his promises or intentions; a truthful, trustworthy, or reliable person. (Feminine: «a woman of her word.») Bob, I’m a man of my word. If I tell you I’ll be at your house tomorrow morning at 10, then that’s when I’ll be there. I’ve found Martin to be a man of his word so far, so I’m confident he’ll get us the best deal possible. If Ted said that he’ll help you move, then he’ll definitely be here—he’s a man of his word.

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man of his word

A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted, as in You can count on Rudy-he’s a man of his word. This expression, which uses word in the sense of «a promise or undertaking,» was first recorded in 1542.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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a man of his word

   чeлoвeк cлoвa, xoзяин cвoeгo cлoвa

I’m a man of my word, and what I say, I do (J. Galsworthy)

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  • man of his word — A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his promises …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • man of his word — {n. phr.} A man who keeps his promises and does the things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. * /My uncle is a man of his word./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • man of his word — {n. phr.} A man who keeps his promises and does the things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. * /My uncle is a man of his word./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • man of his word — n. phr. A man who keeps his promises and does the things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. My uncle is a man of his word …   Словарь американских идиом

  • man of his word —    A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his promises.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • (a) man of his word — a man who tells the truth and keeps promises. He s always been a man of his word, that I must say …   New idioms dictionary

  • man of his word — honest man, man who fulfills his promises …   English contemporary dictionary

  • man of his word — idi or woman of her word, a trustworthy, reliable person …   From formal English to slang

  • (a) man of his word — a man/woman/of his/her/word phrase a man or woman who does what he or she promises to do Thesaurus: people or things you can rely on or trust …   Useful english dictionary

  • a man of his word — ► a man (or woman) of his (or her) word a person who keeps their promises. Main Entry: ↑word …   English terms dictionary

  • Man of My Word — Single by Collin Raye from the album Extremes …   Wikipedia

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.

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A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted, as in You can count on Rudy—he’s a man of his word. This expression, which uses word in the sense of “a promise or undertaking,” was first recorded in 1542.

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Words nearby man of his word

manoeuvre, Man of Destiny, man of few words, Man of Galilee, man of God, man of his word, man of letters, Man of Sorrows, man of straw, man of the cloth, man-of-the-earth

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man of his word — перевод на русский

— Oh, yes. He’s a man of his word.

— Да, он человек слова.

Well, I was paid to make the delivery and I’m a man of my word.

Но мне заплатили за доставку, а я человек слова.

And believe it or not, I’m a man of my word.

Хотите — верьте, хотите — нет, но я — человек слова.

He said, «But Dirk Delta is a man of his word.»

Но Дирк Дельта — человек слова.»

You see, I’m a man of my word.

Видишь, я человек слова.

Показать ещё примеры для «человек слова»…

I’m a man of my word.

Я держу своё слово.

I’m a man of my word… if I feel like it.

Я держу своё слово… если мне этого хочется.

Now, these sons of bitches who are selling this stuff, they don’t know it yet, but… I’m a man of my word.

Сукины дети, что продают эту дрянь, ещё не знают, но я держу своё слово.

I promised you I’d let you know if we had anything more, and I’m a man of my word.

Я обещал держать вас в курсе, если что-то узнаю. И я держу свое слово.

I may be many things, Mitchell, but I am a man of my word.

Про меня можно разное сказать, Митчелл, но я держу слово.

Показать ещё примеры для «держу своё слово»…

Jack is a man of his word.

Джек— хозяин своему слову.

I’m sure the gentleman is a man of his word.

Уверен, он хозяин своему слову.

Now, I am a man of my word.

Так, я хозяин своему слову.

I’m a man of my word, right?

Я хозяин своего слова, да?

-I’m a man of me word.

— Я хозяин своего слова.

Показать ещё примеры для «хозяин своему слову»…

Now Coleman’s always been a man of his word, but I can guarantee you that these pictures are gonna surface whether you drop out of this race or not.

Колеман всегда держит свое слово но я гарантирую тебе, эти фотографии всплывут независимо от того, выйдешь ты из этой гонки или нет.

He promised Mike he wouldn’t tell her, and Harvey’s a man of his word.

Он пообещал Майку, что не расскажет ей, а Харви держит свое слово.

Now, I’m a man of my word.

Я держу свое слово.

Let’s see if you are a man of his word!

Сейчас увидим, как ты за свои слова ответишь.

Look, you taught me to be a man of my word.

Слушай, ты сама говорила мне отвечать за свои слова.

Показать ещё примеры для «своё слово»…

I promised you’d be reunited, and I’m a man of my word.

Я обещал, что вы будете вместе, и сдержал слово.

I’m glad to see you’re a man of your word.

Рада, что ты сдержал слово.

I want you to know that I’m a man of my word.

И я сдержу свое слово.

Senor Huertavas wasn’t a man of his word.

Сеньор Хуэртавас не сдержал своего слова.

And will you be able to provide that refuge? Indeed, you are a man of your word.

Безусловно, вы сдержали слово, и я позабочусь о вашей безопасности.

Показать ещё примеры для «сдержал слово»…

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Хозяин своего слова

Хозяин своего слова

[khozyain svoego slova]

— a man of his word

What it means:
A responsible person who can be trusted. A person who keeps his word and fulfils his promises.

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  • five o’clock shadow – щетина на лице (буквально: «пятичасовая тень», имеется в виду щетина, появившаяся к пяти часам вечера).
    He looked tired and had a five o’clock shadow. – Он выглядел уставшим и был небрит.
  • go-getter – легкий на подъем, активный и энергичный человек. В сфере бизнеса – пробивной, инициативный и предприимчивый бизнесмен.
    You can’t just wait for a favorable opportunity – you need to be more of a go-getter. – Ты не можешь просто сидеть и ждать, пока появится благоприятная возможность – нужно быть более пробивным человеком.   
  • good egg – так можно описать просто хорошего человека (букв. «хорошее яйцо»).
    He is a good egg. – Он – парень, что надо.
  • goody two shoes – паинька, святоша, «тише воды, ниже травы»… Человек, «правильный» до приторности. Идиома обычно используется, чтобы подчеркнуть неискренность такого поведения.
    Kate was a goody two shoes in high school, but when she went to college she turned into a real rebel. – В школе Катя была тише воды, ниже травы, но, попав в колледж, она превратилась в настоящую бунтарку.
  • greedy-guts (букв. «жадное брюхо») – «жадина-говядина».
    I’m not talking to you anymore, greedy-guts! – Я с тобой больше не разговариваю, жадина-говядина! 
  • know-it-all – всезнайка, человек, который думает, что знает все на свете лучше других. Идиомы smart alec (букв. «умный Алек») и wise guy («мудрый парень») предполагают, что всезнайка еще и ведет себя слишком самоуверенно («самоуверенно-наглый тип»).
    I tried to give advice, but my know-it-all co-worker wouldn’t even listen. – Я пыталась дать совет, но мой всезнающий сослуживец и слушать меня не хотел.
  • look a sight — представлять собой жалкое зрелище.
    She looks a sight in that dress! – В этом платье она выглядит ужасно!
  • look like a million dollars – выглядеть «на миллион долларов», выглядеть прекрасно.
    With a tan and a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars! – Загорелая и с новой стрижкой она выглядела на миллион долларов!
  • man of his word/woman of her word – человек своего слова, надежный, правдивый, держащий обещания.
    If David said he’ll be there at 6:00, you can count on it. He’s a man of his word. – Если Давид сказал, что будет там в 6:00, ты можешь на это рассчитывать. Он человек слова.
  • mover and shaker – «первое лицо» компании, активно ее представляющее и способствующее ее развитию. Дословный перевод: «продвигающий и потрясающий».
    Martha is the mover and shaker in the department. She’s always got ideas to help move things forward. – Марта – первое лицо отдела. У нее всегда есть идеи, как продвинуть дело.
  • mutton dressed as lamb – это выражение описывает молодящуюся даму, которая носит одежду, предназначенную для молодых (букв.: «баран, переодетый ягненком»).
    The style doesn’t suit her – it has a mutton-dressed-as-lamb effect on her! – Этот стиль ей не идет – у нее вид барана, переодетого ягненком!
  • not a hair out of place – имеющий(-ая) безупречный вид, безукоризненно ухоженную внешность, «волосок к волоску».
    Olga is always impeccable – never a hair out of place! – Ольга всегда безупречна – волосок к волоску! 
  • social butterfly – общительный человек (букв. «светская бабочка»). Как бабочка порхает с цветка на цветок, так social butterfly наслаждается общением на вечеринке, переходя от человека к человеку, от компании к компании.
    I’m more reserved, but my mother is a social butterfly. – Я более нелюдима, а вот моя мать – настоящий светский мотылек.
  • stickler for the rules – педант, строгий приверженец правил (например, правил грамматики).
    Clean up the classroom after you’re done with your project. The teacher’s a stickler for neatness. – Убери класс после того, как закончишь проект. Учитель – фанат чистоты.
  • thin on the top – лысеющий.
    My father gone a bit thin on the top in the last five years. – За последние 5 лет мой папа немного облысел.
  • vertically challenged – саркастическое определение невысокого человека (букв. «вертикально неполноценный»).
    High shelves are inconvenient for vertically challenged shoppers. – Расположенные высоко полки неудобны для покупателей, не отличающихся высоким ростом.
  • wet blanket, killjoy – «убийца радости», тот, кто портит удовольствие другим. В русском сленге есть такое слово – «кайфолом(щик)»… Оно наиболее точно передает смысл этих идиом.
    I hate to be a wet blanket, but we should probably turn down the music – our neighbors are probably trying to sleep. – Не хочу никому портить настроение, но, наверное, нам нужно прикрутить музыку – наши соседи, вероятно, пытаются поспать.
  • Worrywart – беспокойный, мнительный человек.
    My mother’s such a worrywart that if I don’t call her every day, she starts imagining I’ve been killed in a horrible accident. – Моя мать так мнительна, что если я не звоню ей каждый день, она начинает думать, что я погиб в ужасной аварии.

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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [man uhv, ov hiz wurd]
    • /mæn ʌv, ɒv hɪz wɜrd/
    • /mæn əv hɪz wɜːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [man uhv, ov hiz wurd]
    • /mæn ʌv, ɒv hɪz wɜrd/

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  • noun man of his word a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages. 1
  • noun man of his word (used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible. See also f-word, n-word. 1
  • noun man of his word words. speech or talk: to express one’s emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me. 1
  • noun man of his word a short talk or conversation: Marston, I’d like a word with you. 1
  • noun man of his word an expression or utterance: a word of warning. 1
  • noun man of his word warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I’ll be there. 1

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Origin of man of his word

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch woord, German Wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd; akin to OPruss wirds, Latin verbum ‘word’, Lithuanian var̃das ‘name’

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Parts of speech for Man of his word

man of his word popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between «mom» and «screwdriver».

Synonyms for man of his word

noun man of his word

  • sir — a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir.
  • don — Donald Eugene («Don») 1936–95, U.S. jazz trumpeter.
  • cavalier — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier, you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people’s feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation.

Antonyms for man of his word

noun man of his word

  • boob — A woman’s boobs are her breasts.
  • cad — CAD refers to the use of computer software in the design of things such as cars, buildings, and machines. CAD is an abbreviation for ‘computer aided design’.
  • sneak — to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.

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man/woman of his/her word

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: a man/woman who always keeps his/her promises

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Meaning: A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his promises.


Country: International English |
Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

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