Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
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English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]A jocular play on the phrase do we cheat 'em and how, suggesting a greedy law firm.
Proper noun
[edit]Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
- (US, humorous, derogatory) A generic name for a law firm, or occasionally any financial institution.
Synonyms
[edit]- Sue, Grabbit and Runne (Britain)