scholar and gentleman
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Noun
editscholar and gentleman (plural scholars and gentlemen)
- (idiomatic) An admirable, intelligent person (usually a man).
- Thank you so much for your help. You're a scholar and a gentleman.
- 1607, George Peele, Merrie Conceited Jests:
- He goes directly to the Mayor, tels him he was a Scholler and a Gentleman