plain dealing

noun

1. direct and honest conduct in one's relations and transactions with others.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plain dealing¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

Plain dealing was always best.

From Literature

In 2018, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration were investigating drug trafficking activities in the towns of Plain Dealing and Springhill.

From Washington Times

Brad Pye Jr. was only 12 years old in 1943 when he paid a friend $5 to drive him from his home in Plain Dealing, La., to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

John Lewis is one of Britain's stronger retail chains and has a reputation for plain dealing.

From BBC

Officials say the lockup in Plain Dealing opened in 2005.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• candid
• forthright
• genuine
• sincere
• truthful
• unequivocal