square shooter
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Origin of square shooter
First recorded in 1915–20
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"He's a square shooter, a good, levelheaded businessman."
From Time Magazine Archive
Old Boss Kelly, who would soon retire after 14 years in City Hall, was at pains to tell one & all that Kennelly was "no bluenose" but a "square shooter."
From Time Magazine Archive
Both labor and management call him a square shooter, approve his candidacy.
From Time Magazine Archive
If you pressed me, I suppose it's because I have credibility as someone with integrity and as a square shooter.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Come with me," Shelton was saying: "I believe you're a square shooter, Vail."
From Astounding Stories, March, 1931 by Various
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