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What does it mean?
This is a strong declaration of truth or oath used in conversation.
In plain terms
It is absolutely true.
What can you take from it?
Use this to emphasize the truth of a statement.

Where it applies

  • insisting on a fact
  • making a promise
  • defending a claim

Putting it to work

  • assert truth firmly
  • emphasize honesty

Questions to consider

  • How do we prove truth?
  • What makes a promise binding?

Another view

It is archaic and might sound theatrical in modern contexts.

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