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honest to God

adj

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!”).

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of honest-to-God.

  2. Honest

    Honest; truly, really; used to emphasize that a statement is true.

    • Honest to God, I thought you already knew!

  3. Truly, really.

    • She is honest to God brilliant.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA