plain dealing


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

Origin of plain dealing

1
First 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.

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

    Countess Kate | Charlotte M. Yonge
  • 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.

    The Annals of the Poor | Legh Richmond
  • I 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