idioms using “word”

Give one’s word

To make a promise

“Takeshita-san gave her word that she would fix the customer’s problem.”

At a loss for words

Struck speechless from shock or amazement

“Kakinuma-san was so surprised she won the “Best Actress” award that she was at a loss for words on the podium.”

Not mince one’s words

To state one’s opinion clearly and bluntly

“Tahara-san didn’t mince her words in her speech about the new laws governing retailing.”

Eat one’s words

To be forced to retract one’s earlier assertion

“Nakane-san had to eat her words when the software programmers actually finished their project on schedule.”

Put words into someone’s mouth

To claim someone said something that they did not actually say

“Miyako-san asked the journalist to see the final article before it was published to check that he did not put words into her mouth.”