Honest Abe

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

Honest Abe (plural Honest Abes)

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.

Translations

honest person

• Czech: Mirek Dušín m

See also

• Lincolnesque