plain dealing
noun
direct and honest conduct in one's relations and transactions with others.
Origin of plain dealing
1First recorded in 1560–70
Words Nearby plain dealing
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How to use plain dealing in a sentence
The Court was full of excitement to learn what would be the fate of this plain-dealing and fearless bishop.
When the Holy Ghost is Come | S. L. BrengleKate knew this was not plain dealing, and hated herself for it, but she was tired of being scolded, and consented!
Countess Kate | Charlotte M. YongeDiognetus taught me tobear freedom and plain dealing in others, and gave me a taste for philosophy.
The Worlds Greatest Books, Volume XIII. | VariousThe woman hung her head down, but betrayed some emotions of dislike at the plain dealing used towards her.
The Annals of the Poor | Legh RichmondI was startled with this plain-dealing; yet, there was something about the manner of the man that prevented my being displeased.
Miles Wallingford | James Fenimore Cooper
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