Make an honest buck In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make an honest buck", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-05-14 05:05

Meaning of Make an honest buck

Synonyms:

earn an honest buck

Make an honest buck American idiom

The expression is mainly used in the US. 

The phrase describes making a living in legal ways. 

After he gets out of prison, he chooses to make an honest buck.

Many teenagers don't want to make an honest buck, they often steal something expensive to sell them.

Grammar and Usage of Make an honest buck

Verb Forms

  • made an honest buck
  • make an honest buck
  • makes an honest buck
  • making an honest buck

The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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