Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Honest-To-Goodness.
Honest-To-Goodness - as an adjective satellite
(used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine
Example: "A real honest-to-god live cowboy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honest-to-godsure-enoughExample Sentences
"She told us an honest-to-goodness ghost story that gave us chills."
"After years of searching, we finally found an honest-to-goodness treasure chest."
"He is an honest-to-goodness genius when it comes to solving complex equations."
"The storm that hit last night was an honest-to-goodness hurricane."
"My grandmother's recipe for apple pie is an honest-to-goodness family secret."