one's word is bond



one's word is one's bond

Fig. one's statement of agreement is as sound as a posting of a performance bond. Of course, you can trust anything I agree to verbally. My word is my bond. There's no need to get it in writing.
See also: bond, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kristianekris-tee-AH-nəGerman
Symeon-Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Kazimierakah-zee-MYE-rahPolish
Helladios-Late Greek
PippaPIP-əEnglish
Plamen-Bulgarian, Serbian