be a man/woman of his/her word

be a man/woman of his/her word

To be known for upholding one's promises. If Ted said that he'll help you move, then he'll definitely be here—he's a 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 Martin to be a man of his word so far, so I'm confident he'll get us the best deal possible.

See also: man, of, woman, word

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be a man/woman of his/her ˈword

be a person who always does what he/she has promised to do: If he said he’d help you, he will — he’s a man of his word.

See also: man, of, woman, 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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