English Explanatory Dictionary

honest to God

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of honest-to-God.
adv
  1. Honest; truly, really; used to emphasize that a statement is true.
  2. Truly, really.

Word forms

honest to God honest-to-God

Etymology

Compare swear to God. Originally used as a sentence adverb or interjection, modifying entire clauses or utterances; honest itself is used this way, as in “Honest, I had no idea!” (meaning “I'm telling the truth, I had no idea!”).

Synonyms

honest to goodness honest to gods

Related words

hand to God
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