Meaning of the word "honesty is the best policy" in English
What does "honesty is the best policy" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
honesty is the best policy
US /ˈɑː.nə.sti ɪz ðə best ˈpɑː.lə.si/
UK /ˈɒn.ɪ.sti ɪz ðə best ˈpɒl.ə.si/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that it is always better to tell the truth than to lie, even if the truth is unpleasant
Example:
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I know it's hard to admit you made a mistake, but honesty is the best policy.
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He decided to tell his boss the truth, believing that honesty is the best policy.