Words for Keeping a Promise

Versprochen ist versprochen — a promise is a promise.

Zu seinem Wort stehen — to stand by one’s word.

Verbindlich zusagen — to accept in a binding way. Said of a person, unverbindlich means noncommittal, and it is not praise.

Bescheid sagen — to let someone know. Sag rechtzeitig Bescheid — let me know in good time.

Absagen — to cancel. An appointment is canceled, not simply missed.

Eine Vorwarnung geben — to give advance warning.

Hält, was es verspricht — it keeps what it promises, a standard phrase of praise for a product.

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