kautta kiven ja kannon

Finnish

Phrase

kautta kiven ja kannon

  1. Used to strengthen one's promise or statement; cross my heart and hope to die.

Usage notes

  • Often used with vannoa (“to swear”).
  • Mostly used by children or in imitation of such.
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