Collocations for "honesty"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "honesty" in context.
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honesty
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- honesty is an important [trait, quality] to me
- honesty is (very) important to me
- honesty is the most important thing (to me)
- honesty is one of her best qualities
- I admire your honesty, but
- his honesty was brutal, but
- his brutal honesty
- [intellectual, academic] honesty
- there is no honesty in the [government, press]
- honesty and [integrity, fairness, truth, openness]
- his honesty is impressive
- honesty is [essential, important] to any [relationship, friendship]
- her honesty is [in, without] question
- spoke with [convincing, false, complete] honesty
- a little honesty goes a long way
- honesty is my policy
- honesty is the best policy
- well, in all honesty I don't [think, believe, see]
- well, in all honesty, no
- have an honesty policy
'honesty' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):