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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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