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Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
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English
Alternative forms
en Dewey, Cheatham and Howe
en Dewey, Cheetham and Howe
en Dewey, Cheetem and Howe
Etymology
A jocular play on the phrase Do we cheat 'em? And how!, suggesting an unscrupulous, greedy law firm.
Proper noun
1
en US humorous derogatory A generic name for a law firm, or occasionally any financial institution.
Synonyms
en Sue, Grabbit and Runne Britain
en coordinated triples
en Law