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(as) straight as an arrow
/æz stɹˈeɪt æz ɐn ˈæɹoʊ/
phrase
used to describe a very honest and moral person
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straight shooter
/stɹˈeɪt ʃˈuːɾɚ/
noun
an individual who is characterized by being honest and trustworthy
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salt of the earth
/sˈɑːlt ʌvðɪ ˈɜːθ/
phrase
a person who is highly respected due to their honesty and humility
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one's
word is
one's
bond
/wˈʌnz wˈɜːd ɪz wˈʌnz bˈɑːnd/
sentence
used to refer to someone who means every word that they say
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man / woman of action
/mˈæn wˈʊmən ʌv ˈækʃən/
phrase
a person who actually gets things done instead of just talking about them
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man / woman of
one's
word
/mˈæn wˈʊmən ʌv wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/
phrase
a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them
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(as) straight / stiff as a ramrod
/æz stɹˈeɪt stˈɪf æz ɐ ɹˈæmɹɑːd/
phrase
(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation
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(as) true as steel
/æz tɹˈuː æz stˈiːl/
phrase
used to describe someone who can be trusted or depended on
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Dutch uncle
/dˈʌtʃ ˈʌŋkəl/
noun
an individual who criticizes others in a firm yet kind manner
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goody two shoes
/ɡˈʊdi tˈuː ʃˈuːz/
phrase
an exceptionally good or moral person
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