(as) honest as the day is long In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) honest as the day is long", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of (as) honest as the day is long

(as) honest as the day is long American British old-fashioned

If you describe someone as honest as the day is long, you mean that she/he is very honest and reliable. 

Jenny is as honest as the day is long in her response.

James is as honest as the day is long, he never cheats on an exam.

He wasn't as honest as the day is long with Mave, though.

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