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making an honest woman

making an honest woman is the present participle and gerund of make an honest woman.

Meaning of make an honest woman

Verb

make an honest woman (third-person singular simple present makes an honest woman, present participle making an honest woman, simple past and past participle made an honest woman)

  1. (idiomatic, informal, usually) To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.
    • I thought about just asking Rosalyn to move in with me, but I decided it was time to make an honest woman out of her.

Questions about making an honest woman

What is making an honest woman the present participle and gerund of?
Making an honest woman is the present participle and gerund of make an honest woman.

Words near making an honest woman in the dictionary

  1. making an entrance
  2. making an errand
  3. making an example of
  4. making an exception
  5. making an exhibition of oneself
  6. making an honest woman
  7. making an impression
  8. making an offer
  9. making as if
  10. making away
  11. making away with

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