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Idiom

plain dealing

Meaning

Straightforward honesty, without guile or deception.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Examples

“I appreciate your plain dealing in this matter.”

“In a world of complex negotiations, his reputation for plain dealing made him a trusted partner for everyone.”

“The leader earned the respect of his rivals through years of plain dealing, proving that transparency remains the most effective strategy in politics.”

Examples

simple

“I appreciate your plain dealing in this matter.”

contextual

“In a world of complex negotiations, his reputation for plain dealing made him a trusted partner for everyone.”

complex

“The leader earned the respect of his rivals through years of plain dealing, proving that transparency remains the most effective strategy in politics.”

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