adj. phr. , informal Really; truly; honestly. Used to emphasize something said. When we were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness. "Honest to goodness, Jane, I think you are the messiest girl in the world," said Mother.
HONEST TO GOODNESS
Meaning of HONEST TO GOODNESS in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012