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Honesty is the best policy
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Honesty is the best policy.
Prov. You should always tell the truth, even when it seems as if it would be useful to tell a lie. Jill: I borrowed Jane's white blouse without asking her, and then I spilled tomato sauce on it. Should I tell her what happened, or should I just put the blouse back in her closet and hope she won't notice? Jane: Honesty is the best policy.
See also: best

Honesty is the best policy.
something that you say which means that it is best to be honest With relationships, as with so many aspects of life, honesty is undoubtedly the best policy.
See also: best


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