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honest–to–goodness
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honest–to–goodness
(adjective)
honest–to–goodness
adjective
honest–to–goodness
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HONEST–TO–GOODNESS
always used before a noun
chiefly US, informal
:
real
He is an
honest-to-goodness
legend.
an
honest-to-goodness
movie star
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