She is a man of his word

  • #1

Hi,

My dictionary says that «a man of his word» means that he keeps his promise. But I think a lot of people would use «a man of his words» to mean the same.

Which is right?

Thanks in advance.

    • #2

    I’ve heard both in AE, but I sense that word(singular) is more common.

    • #3

    «Word.» It’s a set phrase. «His word» means the things he asserts. It’s not used in the plural in this sense.

    Packard


    • #4

    A man of words = A person who speaks or writes well.

    A man of his word = A person who keeps his promises.

    • #5

    Thank you, Prawer and Pob14.

    I can find so many people using «a man of his words», so let me ask you if there is some difference in nuance between the two.

    I guess plural often indicates stronger meaning such as «Many thanks», «Best regards» and so on.

    Is it ok to think that «a man of his words» connotes he keeps his promise more accurately than «a man of his word» ?

    Thanks in advance.

    • #6

    Taked,

    I don’t think the plural would be used to intensify the meaning, and I do sense like (pob14 and Packard) that «man of his word» is the preferred alternative. But I also think many people use «a man of his words» to indicate the same meaning as «a man of his word.»

    • #7

    Thank you, Prawer.

    And thank you,Packard. After posting, I came to notice you have posted.

    Thanks again for your kindness.
    taked4700

    • #8

    Hi, everyone

    I have a follow-up question for you.

    If a man of his word means he keeps his promises, can I say I’m a man of my word to mean I am a person who always keep my promises. The question may sound a little silly, if you want to laugh, feel free to laugh, I’ve noticed that it’s regarded as a set phrase, so I’m not really sure if the subject can be changed to I, or she.

    Thanks

    Packard


    • #9

    Yes. You can say «I’m a man of my word. [I keep my promises].»

    • #10

    Yes. You can say «I’m a man of my word. [I keep my promises].»

    Thank you

    velisarius


    • #11

    It isn’t a silly question at all, Steven.

    He’s a man of his word. :tick:
    She’s a woman of her word.:tick:
    They are men of their word, we are men of our word, etc.:tick: I wouldn’t use the plural «words», even with a plural subject, as I prefer to stick to the set phrase.

    natkretep


    • #12

    I don’t recall hearing the phrase used with the plural words. Like veli, I prefer to stick to the set phrase. There are also other phrases with the singular word, eg ‘my word is my bond’, ‘to give somebody your word’, ‘to keep your word’, etc. They don’t work with words.

    • #13

    Thank you both, velisarius and natkretep for your help!

    hyperslow


    • #14

    Hello there,
    a man of his word
    I’ve been thinking about this phrase for a while and I’ve asked myself a question: What one word would you use to say the same thing? Obviously I’ve consulted a few dictionaries and this is what I found: dependable, reliable. Is there any other word that describes a person who keeps their promises? Dependable and reliable seem too all-encompassing, if I may say so.
    Cheers

    Roxxxannne


    • #15

    He’s/she’s trustworthy, she/he has integrity.

    hyperslow


    • #16

    Thank you. I’m much obliged.

    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.

    Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

    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.

    a man (or woman) of his (or her) word

    a person who keeps the promises that they make.

    Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

    of (one’s) word

    Displaying personal dependability: a woman of her word.

    American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

    See also:

    • man of his word
    • be a man/woman of his/her word
    • man of few words
    • man of few words, a
    • a man of few words
    • a man/woman of few words
    • man of many parts
    • a man/woman of the world
    • a man of the world
    • kept man

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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

    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.

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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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    Meaning

    Idiom:  a man of his word (a man of one’s word)

    • a person who is honest and does what he says he will do

    Example sentences

    — I hated being married to my ex-husband but he is a good father and a man of his word.

    — I know you think this punishment is extreme but I want you to learn how important it is to be a man of your word.

    — If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.

    — We’re sorry to see our property manager go because he was a man of his word.

    — Don’t ask for a contract.  I’ve worked with him for 35 years and he’s a man of his word.

    — Don’t worry, he’ll be here by 5:00 pm.  He’s a man of his word.

    — What happened to you?  You used to be a man of your word but nowadays I can’t trust you at all.

    — You’d be wise to hire him. He’s a man of his word and a hard worker too.

    Synonyms

    • a woman of her word
    • a man of honor

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