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Honest Abe

idiom
Meaning

A forthright and honest person.

Origin

disputed origin

Nickname of US President Abraham Lincoln, considered an honest politician.

Examples
SIMPLE

You can trust him because he is a real Honest Abe.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone asks him to handle the money because he is a total Honest Abe.

COMPLEX

Even when the truth risked his own reputation, he acted like an Honest Abe and admitted his mistake to the board.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    God's honest truth

    Unquestionable, absolute truth.

  2. 02

    honest John

    An ordinary, honest, member of the public

  3. 03

    if I'm honest

    to be honest

  4. 04

    make an honest woman

    To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.

  5. 05

    to be honest

    Frankly, honestly.

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