earn an honest buck

earn an honest buck

To earn money in an honest, legal manner. Primarily heard in US. After 10 years working for the mob, Jeremy was ready to finally start earning an honest buck.
See also: buck, earn, honest
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make an honest buck
  • an honest buck
  • honest to a fault
  • an honest broker
  • honest to God
  • honest to God/goodness
  • the honest truth
  • God's honest truth
  • TBQH
  • be above board
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"His repugnant actions in London when over the back of a young man trying to earn an honest buck were a complete disgrace.
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WHILE trying to earn an honest buck, Katherine Hartree has been handed her cards many times.
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I think Louise puts up with me because she sees me as a hardworking person who isn't scared to knuckle down and earn an honest buck.
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