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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

honest to god

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables
hon-est -to -god
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of honest-to-God.

adv

Honest; truly, really; used to emphasize that a statement is true.

adv

Truly, really.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare swear to God. Originally used as a sentence adverb or interjection, modifying entire clauses or utterances; honest itself is used this way, as in “Honest, I had no idea!” (meaning “I'm telling the truth, I had no idea!”).

Inflected Forms

honest-to-God (alternative)

Phrases

hand to God

Frequently Paired Words

hand to God

Synonyms

honest to goodness honest to gods

Questions

What does honest to god mean?
Alternative form of honest-to-God.
Where does honest to god come from?
Compare swear to God. Originally used as a sentence adverb or interjection, modifying entire clauses or utterances; honest itself is used this way, as in “Honest, I had no idea!” (meaning “I'm telling the truth, I had no idea!”).

How to pronounce honest to god

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