break one's word



break one's word

Violate or fail to observe a promise or contract one has made. For example, You can trust him implicitly; I've never known him to break his word. [c. a.d. 1000]
See also: break, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Marietta[mɛəri'etə]
Urien-Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
ČRt-Slovene
Arastoo-Persian
Alistair-Scottish
Inmaculada-Spanish