swear on a stack of Bibles

短语

发音

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词形变化

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别名

swear on a stack swear on stacks of Bibles promise on a stack of Bibles

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To make a promise or give an assurance with great conviction.

词源

From the practice of some people making an oath on a Bible to tell the truth when testifying in court.

来源：wiktionary