Meaning of the word "make an honest woman of" in English
What does "make an honest woman of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
make an honest woman of
US /meɪk ən ˈɑnɪst ˈwʊmən ʌv/
UK /meɪk ən ˈɒnɪst ˈwʊmən ɒv/
Idiom
(of a man) to marry a woman with whom he has been having a sexual relationship, especially if she is pregnant or has a child by him
Example:
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After years of living together, he finally decided to make an honest woman of her.
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He felt obliged to make an honest woman of her after she became pregnant.