| Id | ESLPod_0555_WE_0784 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 555 |
| Episode Title | Lying and Telling the Truth |
| Phrase | to swear |
| Text | The verb "to swear," in this podcast, means to promise that one is telling the truth, or to say very strongly that one is not lying: "I swear I've never seen her before in my life. Honestly!" The verb "to swear" also means to use vulgar language or bad words: "Please don't swear in front of the children." The phrase "to swear an oath" means to make a serious promise, usually when accepting a new job or responsibility: "New police officers have to swear an oath promising to do their job to the best of their abilities." Finally, the phrase "I could have sworn" means that one really thought one was correct about something, but now one realizes that one was wrong: "I could have sworn I left my glasses on the kitchen table, but now I can't find them." |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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