Turn an honest penny In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "turn an honest penny", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-20 05:12

Meaning of Turn an honest penny

Synonyms:

earn an honest buck , earn an honest penny

Turn an honest penny informal verb phrase

To say that someone earns money in an honorable and legitimate way, typically through one's hard work.

After sentenced to three years, he started turning an honest penny.

Feeling guilty, she stopped stealing and turned an honest penny.

If you want to live happily with your parents, you have to turn an honest penny.

Other phrases about:

fairly and squarely
straightforwardly
cross my heart (and hope to die)

Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise . 

above board
Used to describe something that is done in an honest, legitimate and open way.
put food on the table

To earn enough money to pay for basic expenses that one or one's family needs

make a fast/quick buck

To make money swiftly and effortlessly.

Grammar and Usage of Turn an honest penny

Verb Forms

  • turned an honest penny
  • turning an honest penny
  • turns an honest penny
  • to turn an honest penny

The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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