Honest abe Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑnəst/ /ˈeɪb

AH-nist ABE

UK

ˈɒnɪst/ /eɪb

ON-ist ABE

Definition

"Honest Abe" is a famous nickname for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, referring to his reputation for honesty and integrity.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in American English, sometimes as a historical nickname and sometimes figuratively for someone honest. Rarely used outside reference to Abraham Lincoln. Can be capitalized both words: 'Honest Abe'.

• Spanish: Honest Abe (Abraham Lincoln) - Lincoln el honesto
• Portuguese (BR): Honest Abe (Abraham Lincoln) - Abe Honesto
• Portuguese (PT): Honest Abe (Abraham Lincoln) - Abe Honesto
• Chinese (Simplified): 诚实的亚伯拉罕 (林肯昵称)
• Chinese (Traditional): 誠實的亞伯拉罕 (林肯綽號)
• Hindi: ईमानदार एब (अब्राहम लिंकन की उपाधि)
• Arabic: آب الصادق (لقب لإبراهام لنكولن)
• Bengali: Honest Abe (অ্যাব্রাহাম লিঙ্কন-এর ডাকনাম)
• Russian: Честный Эйб (прозвище Авраама Линкольна)
• Japanese: 正直なエイブ（エイブラハム・リンカーンの愛称）
• Vietnamese: Honest Abe (biệt danh Abraham Lincoln)
• Korean: 정직한 에이브 (에이브러햄 링컨의 별명)
• Turkish: Dürüst Abe (Abraham Lincoln'un lakabı)
• Urdu: ایماندار اب (ابراہام لنکن کا لقب)
• Indonesian: Honest Abe (julukan Abraham Lincoln)

Example Sentences

Honest Abe was the nickname of Abraham Lincoln.

basic

People called Lincoln Honest Abe because he was trustworthy.

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Some children learn about Honest Abe in school.

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You can always count on him—he's a real Honest Abe.

natural

My dad's nickname at work is Honest Abe because he never lies.

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When someone tells the truth no matter what, we call them an Honest Abe.

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