"may God be my witness" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} may God be my witness
  1. Used to introduce a serious, solemn statement. Synonyms: as God is my witness, with God as my witness Translations (Translations): μάρτυς μου ο Θεός (mártys mou o Theós) (Greek), Bóg mi świadkiem (Polish), jak mi Bóg miły (Polish)
    Sense id: en-may_God_be_my_witness-en-phrase-S7uzcXwp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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