Meaning of the word "make an honest woman (out) of" in English
What does "make an honest woman (out) of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
make an honest woman (out) of
US /meɪk ən ˈɑnɪst ˈwʊmən aʊt əv/
UK /meɪk ən ˈɑnɪst ˈwʊmən aʊt əv/
Idiom
1.
to marry a woman after having had a sexual relationship with her, especially if she is pregnant or if they have been living together for a long time without being married
Example:
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After living together for years, he finally decided to make an honest woman out of her.
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He felt it was his duty to make an honest woman of her after she became pregnant.
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