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grimslim | 23:16 Mon 10th Jul 2006 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the origin of the phrase swear down?
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i have no idea grimslim but i would love to know.
my 14 year old is always saying it!!
According to the Urban Dictionary, it originated with (quote) "the chavs and pikeys of Ashford". It means to promise totally, as in "I swear down I'll kill you!"
lol, great definition. Gotta love UD.
i guess when you are in a court of law you swear on the bible to tell the truth and nothing but so maybe youre swearing down on the bible
swearing on your life etc etc......
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