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(idiomatic, informal, now usually with of) To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.

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make an honest woman

Source Word

make an honest woman

Verb

idiomatic informal usually with "of"

(idiomatic, informal, now usually with "of") To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.

Japanese Meaning

（既に性的関係がある場合に）女性を結婚に導く、すなわちその女性を妻にすること

After years of dating, he finally decided to make an honest woman of her.

何年も交際した後、彼はついに彼女と結婚することにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, informal, now usually with "of") To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.

I thought about just asking Rosalyn to move in with me, but I decided it was time to make an honest woman out of her.

makes an honest woman

（ present singular third-person ）

making an honest woman

（ participle present ）

made an honest woman

（ participle past ）

made an honest woman

（ past ）