On God definition 1
A slang phrase declaring one's hope or plan is left "in God's hands." In financial contexts, saying you'll do something "on God" implies you trust God to provide the means.
"I go buy house next year, on God. (English, meaning "I will buy a house next year – God willing.")"
On God definition 2
Phrase meaning “I swear” or promising sincerely (putting it on God).
On God definition 3
An expression of trust that with God's help, one will succeed. In hustle culture it's used to assert confidence in an outcome. Essentially, 'I swear/hope – God willing, this will work.'
"I'll be a millionaire one day, on God. (Meaning: I'm determined I'll be a millionaire one day – God as my witness.)"
On God definition 4
I swear, seriously
"On God, I didn't do it"
On God definition 5
To leave something in God's hands or to affirm sincerity (like swearing by God). It's also used as a hopeful sign-off
"You go get that job, bro. – On God! (You'll get that job, bro. – I'm trusting God on it!)"
On God definition 6
أون جاد - On God
"أون جاد (On God) - On God"
On God definition 7
Sur Dieu, vraiment (On God, really)
"On God c'est vrai! (On God it's true!)"
On God definition 8
I swear to God/For real (I swear)
"On God, I see am with my own eyes (I swear, I saw it myself)"
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A slang phrase declaring one's hope or plan is left "in God's hands." In financial contexts, saying you'll do something "on God" implies you trust God to provide the means.
"I go buy house next year, on God. (English, meaning "I will buy a house next year – God willing.")"
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I swear, seriously
A slang phrase declaring one's hope or plan is left "in God's hands." In financial contexts, saying you'll do something "on God" implies you trust God…
أون جاد - On God
I swear to God/For real (I swear)
I swear, seriously
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