cross heart



cross one's heart (and hope to die)

Fig. a phrase said to pledge or vow that the truth is being told. It's true, cross my heart and hope to die. It's really true—cross my heart.
See also: cross, heart

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dar-Hebrew
SivSEEVSwedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology
Koharuko-hah-ṙooJapanese
AinsleyAYNZ-lee Scottish, English (Modern)
Allochka-Russian
Hephaestushi-FES-təs (English), hi-FEES-təs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)