English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i could swear" Mean?
Learn what "i could swear" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Explain
Huh, I could swear there was salt on that table.
It means the speaker is expressing strong certainty about something they remember seeing.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker insists they clearly remember there being salt on the table.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to insist that your memory is correct. It can sound mildly argumentative if you are correcting someone.
Better ways to say it
1
I could swear there was salt on that table.
2
I'm sure there was salt there.
3
There was salt on that table.
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