“Scout’s Honor” 🌟⚜️
Meaning: A guarantee of honesty based on the ethics of the Scouts, similar to swearing on one’s honor.
Similar Terms and Expressions:
- Cross my heart (and hope to die): A solemn promise with a gesture of crossing one’s heart.
- My word is my bond: A declaration of truthfulness based on one’s personal honor.
- Swear to God: Calling upon divine witness as a validation of one’s honesty.
Proverbs:
- An honest man’s word is as good as his bond.
- A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
- Truth will out.
Literature & Books:
- “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe 📖
- “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson 🏴☠️
- “Scouting for Boys” by Robert Baden-Powell ⚜️
Songs:
- “Promises” by Calvin Harris & Sam Smith 🎶
- “Bound by Honor” by Enya 🎼(Fictitious Title 😁)
Movies:
- Toy Story (1995) - The fidelity of Woody to Andy and to his fellow toys.
- Stand by Me (1986) - A boyhood adventure shining a spotlight on loyalty and honesty.
Inspirational Quote:
“For to be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” — George MacDonald
### Which of these expressions means to make a solemn promise based on honor?
- [x] Scout's honor
- [ ] Dance with joy
- [ ] Fight fire with fire
- [ ] Out of the blue
> **Explanation:** "Scout’s honor" refers to a solemn promise based on the ethics and honor code of the Scouts.
### Which idiom is NOT a guarantee of personal truthfulness?
- [ ] My word is my bond
- [x] Bite off more than you can chew
- [ ] Cross my heart
- [ ] Swear to God
> **Explanation:** "Bite off more than you can chew" means to take on more than one can handle, and doesn’t relate to making a promise or assuring truthfulness.
### True or False: 'Cross my heart' is an idiom that conveys deep sincerity and honesty.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! "Cross my heart" is an expression used to convey that what is being said is sincerely intended and completely truthful.
Farewell Thought:
May you always walk the path of truth, as even a little lie can burn down a big forest of trust. 🌳✨ Keep your promises glowing bright like a campfire in the open sky.
Yours Trueheartedly, 🔥
Scout T. Trustworthy
