honest broker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honest broker
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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"People from within the Labour party could have acted as an honest broker, because unite is a big donor to the Labour party so you would have thought that senior people within the Labour party would have wanted to get involved," Seifert said.
From BBC
He gained a reputation as an honest broker — and for being able to spot the value in merchandise that others couldn’t sell.
From Los Angeles Times
The prime minister was determined to be an honest broker between two allies, America and Ukraine.
From BBC
Thankfully, filmmaker Bruce David Klein finds the sweet spot between admirer and honest broker with the warm, engaging tribute biodoc “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.”
From Los Angeles Times
That evidence undercut Costello's claim to be an honest broker.
From Salon
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