"may God be my witness" meaning in English

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Phrase

Forms: as God is my witness [alternative], with God as my witness [alternative]
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  1. Used to introduce a serious, solemn statement. Translations (Translations): μάρτυς μου ο Θεός (mártys mou o Theós) (Greek), ख़ुदा गवाह (alt: है) (Hindi), Bóg mi świadkiem (Polish), jak mi Bóg miły (Polish), خدا گواہ (Urdu)

Alternative forms

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