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semeia honesto

[sə-ˈmā-ə ɔ-ˈnɛs-tu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: semeias honestos
honest seed; seed of honesty
1. A metaphorical expression referring to the planting or sowing of honest principles, virtuous actions, or truthful conduct that will bear good fruit in the future
He plants honest seeds through his transparent business practices.
Ele semeia honesto através de suas práticas comerciais transparentes.
2. An idiomatic phrase meaning to act with integrity and authenticity with the expectation of receiving honest returns
If you sow honest seeds, you will reap honest rewards.
Se você semeia honesto, colherá retornos honestos.
Synonyms
semeia com integridadeage com honestidadeplanta sementes virtuosas
Antonyms
semeia desonestosemeia corrupçãoage com má fé

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
semeia honesto
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
semeia honesto
Used in similar metaphorical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

colher o que se semeia
o que se semeia se colhe
semear para colher
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