man of his word

Idioms  

1. A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted, as in You can count on Rudy—he's a man of his word. This expression, which uses word in the sense of “a promise or undertaking,” was first recorded in 1542.

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Example Sentences

He’s a man of his word and precise in his actions, usually the smartest guy in the room and always the quietest.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

Carter — who died Sunday at the age of 100 — was, as always, a man of his word.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

"President Trump is a man of his word," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

“He’s a man of his word, he’s never broken a promise, he’s always been someone who is very present and attentive, he always pays attention to little things.”

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021

She knew Tane was a man of his word, and the fact that he hadn’t come back worried her.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray