make an honest buck

make 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 making an honest buck.
See also: buck, honest, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • earn 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