Honest Abe

English

Etymology

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

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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.

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