Phrase guide

Honest Abe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A forthright and honest person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • What we need to restore faith in government is an Honest Abe.
  • Don't trust him, he's just doing the Honest Abe bit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: Mirek Dušín — honest person