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Honest Abe

noun

Honest Abe

noun

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

1

Idiomatic A forthright and honest person.

  • What we need to restore faith in government is an Honest Abe.
  • Don't trust him, he's just doing the Honest Abe bit.
Related terms
Lincolnesque

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