Because he had the power to command, he never developed the power to lead. His word was law. (D. Pearson and R. Allen, ‘Washington Merry-Go-Round’, ch. III) — Герберт Гувер был призван командовать людьми и потому не научился руководить ими. Слово его было законом.
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.
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act of giving one's word — index pledge (binding promise) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
break one's word — index fail (neglect), perjure Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
give one's word — index bear (adduce), certify (attest), guarantee, pledge (promise the performance of), promise (vow) … Law dictionary
give one's word for — index confirm Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
give one's word of honor — index promise (vow) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
go back on one's word — index bear false witness Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
keep one's word — index perform (adhere to) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
on one's word — index promissory Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
on one's word of honor — index promissory Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
pledge one's word — index avouch (guarantee), promise (vow), undertake Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
