HONEST

[adjective] - truthful or able to be trusted; not likely to steal, cheat or lie; typical of a person of this typeShe was poor but honest.I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.He had an honest face (= He looked like he could be trusted).To be honest (with you), I don't think it will be possible.He's as honest as the day (is long) (= completely honest).(informal) Honest (to God) means honestly.I tried to be nice to him, honest (to God)/honest I did (= I'm being completely honest when I say that I tried).The book is an honest-to-goodness (= simple, plain or natural) account of her early life.(humorous) When are you going to make an honest woman of (= marry) her?(humorous) Isn't it time you stopped being a student and made an honest living (= got a job and earned money)?An honest broker is someone who speaks to both sides involved in an argument or disagreement and tries to help them to agree.