Honest to God/goodness

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interjection

Used to emphasize that something is true.

I didn't touch your phone, honest to God!
Visual representation of "honest to God/goodness" - Used to emphasize that something is true

Often appears as...

  • honest to god
  • i didn't

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Emotional Stress

Shows strong feeling or urgency about being truthful.

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I missed the meeting, honest to God, because my car broke down!
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Casual Conversations

Common in informal talk, not suitable for formal situations.

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Honest to God, that was the best burger I've ever had.
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Declaration of Truth

Used when you want to be believed, insisting on your honesty.

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She left early, honest to God, I'm not covering for her.
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