make an honest woman of somebody

make an honest woman (out) of (someone)

To marry a woman that one is dating. You've been dating Carrie for quite some time now, Pete. When are you going to make an honest woman out of her?

See also: an, honest, make, of, woman

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make an honest ˈwoman of somebody

(old-fashioned or humorous) marry a woman who you have been having a sexual relationship with: When are you going to make an honest woman of her, Peter?

See also: an, honest, make, of, somebody, woman

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