whiter than white

whiter than white

Absolutely pure and innocent. There's no way she stole the money. She's whiter than white—I don't think she's ever lied once in her whole life.
See also: white
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

whiter than white

If someone is whiter than white, their actions are always completely honest and moral. He is an elected member of parliament and must be seen to be whiter than white. Now more than ever, the government wants to be seen as whiter than white. Note: You can use whiter than white before a noun. This brush with the law seems to have been the only taint in an otherwise whiter than white lifestyle. Note: This idiom is sometimes used when expressing doubts about a person's honesty and general character.
See also: white
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

whiter than white

1 extremely white. 2 morally beyond reproach.
See also: white
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌwhiter than ˈwhite

(of a person) completely honest and morally good: The government must be seen to be whiter than white.
See also: white
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • athlete
  • be a (something) in the making
  • crisis
  • come out on top
  • be dragging (one's) feet
  • be dragging your feet
  • as the case may be
  • glower
  • glower at
  • glower at (someone or something)
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