honesty is the best policy
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—used to say that telling the truth is better than lying even when it is hard to do
He realized honesty is the best policy and told them what really happened to their car.
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The sentiment that honesty is the best policy is hard-earned for these characters, and is good advice for viewers on the dating circuit who are trying to land a partner for a night — or forever.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Honesty is the best policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honesty%20is%20the%20best%20policy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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