franc comme l'or

== French == === Etymology === Literally, “frank as gold”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fʁɑ̃ kɔm l‿ɔʁ/ === Adjective === franc comme l'or (feminine franche comme l'or, masculine plural francs comme l'or, feminine plural franches comme l'or) (simile) always frank, sincere and honest, straight as a die, honest as the day is long Synonym: franc comme l'osier être franc comme l'or ― to be an Honest Abe