Definitions

honest-to-God

ADJECTIVE

honest-to-goodness

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute accurate actual authentic authenticated bona fide certain certified factual for real genuine honest kosher legit legitimate no buts about it official on the level on the up and up positive real real stuff really truly straight sure-enough true unquestionable valid

Example Sentences

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"Seen it done, honest to god, 500 times."

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2021

And, honest to god, it might be the best performance she has ever given.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2019

We honest to god are here to get this country back on track.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2015

“It was honest to god one of the most extraordinary things a young person can do.”

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 17, 2013