What does honest-to-goodness mean?
Definitions for honest-to-goodness
hon·est-to-good·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
honest-to-god, honest-to-goodness, old(a), sure-enough(a)adjective
(used informally especially for emphasis)
"a real honest-to-god live cowboy"; "had us a high old time"; "went upriver to look at a sure-enough fish wheel"
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honest-to-goodnessadjective
Real; genuine.
Is the clam chowder made with honest-to-goodness clams?
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honest-to-goodness
Honest-to-goodness is an adjective phrase that is used to emphasize the authenticity, genuineness, and sincerity of something or someone. It often refers to someone or something that is real, true, and not fake or deceptive.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of honest-to-goodness in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of honest-to-goodness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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