be as good as (one's) word



be as good as (one's) word

To be reliable and truthful. Said of one who typically follows through on one's promises. Tom is as good as his word—if he promised to help you move, then he'll be here.
See also: good, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ige-Western African, Yoruba
Nuada-Irish Mythology
Atkins['ætkinz]
Nichols['nikəlz]
Vayu-Hinduism
Primitivus-Late Roman