cross my heart

Questions

What does cross my heart mean?

A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.

Where does cross my heart come from?

Shortened form of cross my heart and hope to die

How to pronounce cross my heart

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cross my heart”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cross my heart”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “cross my heart” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.