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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Pinky Swear 🤙
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “pinky swear.”
👉 It means to make a serious promise, usually by hooking your little finger around someone else’s little finger.
It’s often used playfully, especially between friends, family members, or children.
Origin:
The tradition of making promises by linking pinky fingers became popular in the United States in the early 20th century. The gesture turned a simple promise into a kind of personal oath. 🤝
Examples:
• Pinky swear you won't tell anyone! 🤫
• You said you'd help me tomorrow—pinky swear? 😄
• We pinky-swore that we'd keep it a secret. 🤐
You can use “pinky swear” as a noun-like expression:
👉 Pinky swear? = “Do you promise?”
👉 Pinky swear! = “I promise!”
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “pinky swear” below 👇
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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Pinky Swear 🤙
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