Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
honest-to-god
idiom
/ˈɒn.əst tə ɡɒd/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement.
Examples
- Honest-to-god, I saw him there, right in front of me!
- She said it was honest-to-god real, and I believe her.
Meaning
The term implies that something is true without any doubt or exaggeration, often used to stress honesty.
Synonyms
- truly
- for real
- actually
- really
