a woman of her word

a woman of her word

A woman who can be expected to keep or follow through with her promises or intentions; a truthful, trustworthy, or reliable person. (Masculine: "man of his word.") Bob, I'm a woman 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 Mary to be a woman of her word so far, so I'm confident she'll get us the best deal possible. If Tammy said that she'll help you move, then she'll definitely be here—she's a woman of her word.

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of (one's) word

Displaying personal dependability: a woman of her word.

See also: of, word

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