a gentleman and a scholar

English

It has been requested that this entry be moved to gentleman and scholar(+).

Noun

a gentleman and a scholar (plural gentlemen and scholars)

1. (idiomatic) An admirable person.
   • 2007 January 2, Alessandra Stanley, “Exposed: Celebrities, Tabloids and Sleaze!”, New York Times:

     BBC America recently ran a documentary called “Paparazzi” that also disabused viewers of any lingering impression that gossip rags are run by gentlemen and scholars.

Usage notes

• Although taking the term "gentleman" literally it could only be said of males, it is sometimes used of females as well.

Synonyms

• a scholar and a gentleman

Anagrams

• a scholar and a gentleman