"honest to gods" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} honest to gods (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Approximate synonym or polytheistic equivalent of honest to God. Tags: not-comparable, rare Related terms: honest-to-gods
    Sense id: en-honest_to_gods-en-adv-wYqzih~T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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