idiom
honest to goodness
ON-est too GOOD-nes
ˈɒnɪst tuː ˈɡʊdnɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
honesttogoodness
Dictionary meaning
genuine; completely truthful; real and sincere without any deception
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