be as good as (one's) word

be as good as (one's) word

To be reliable and truthful. Said of one who typically follows through on one's promises. Tom is as good as his word—if he promised to help you move, then he'll be here.See also: good, word

be as good as your word

do what you have promised to do.See also: good, word

be as ˌgood as your ˈword

do what you have promised to do: You’ll find that she’s as good as her word — she always comes if she says she will.See also: good, word