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plain dealing

noun

  1. direct and honest conduct in one's relations and transactions with others.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of plain dealing1

First recorded in 1560–70

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Example Sentences

The Court was full of excitement to learn what would be the fate of this plain-dealing and fearless bishop.

Kate knew this was not plain dealing, and hated herself for it, but she was tired of being scolded, and consented!

Diognetus taught me tobear freedom and plain dealing in others, and gave me a taste for philosophy.

The woman hung her head down, but betrayed some emotions of dislike at the plain dealing used towards her.

I was startled with this plain-dealing; yet, there was something about the manner of the man that prevented my being displeased.

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