an honest buck

an honest buck

Honest, legal work or income. Often used in the phrase "make/earn an honest buck." Primarily heard in US. After 10 years working for the mob, Jeremy was ready to finally start making an honest buck. After so many years of grifting, sponging, and coasting by, it felt good to earn an honest buck all on my own. We're not asking to be treated better than others. We're just asking for an honest buck for an honest day's work.
See also: an, buck, honest
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