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swear by
Have great reliance on or confidence in, as in She swears by her personal physician . [Early 1800s]
Also, swear to . Have reliable knowledge of, be sure of, as in I think she was going to the library but I can't swear to it . [Mid-1700s]
Take an oath by, as in I swear by all the saints in heaven . [Early 1200s]
Example Sentences
There are a few ways to make hollandaise — some chefs swear by a blender or even the microwave — but I still use the double boiler method I learned in school.
Some also swear by cold meats like cold roast beef, chilled or cured salmon and marinated or pickled raw vegetables.
"Many cat owners swear by the idea that different coat colours and patterns are linked with different personalities," said Prof Sasaki.
Some kitchens swear by beef, others insist on pork sausage, or sometimes a compromise of both.
Some folks swear by store-bought for convenience — and fair enough.
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