Bona fide In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bona fide", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-16 10:07

Meaning of Bona fide

Bona fide American British adjective formal

1. To be real or genuine
 

You should check over whether you deal with bona fide partners or not.

The painting was drawn by a bona fide Picasso.

2. To have goodwill 
 

Jane gave a bona fide proposal with aim of connecting two firms.

The president is on a bona fide visit to Cuba.

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1. If someone is all wool and a yard wide, he/she is friendly, sincere, and honest.
2. If something is all wool and a yard wide, it is of good quality.

 

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