Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪsti bɒks/
noun a container where people can leave money for items they take, relying on the honesty of others to pay for what they've taken
A1 I put money in the honesty box for the vegetables I picked from the farm.
A2 At the campsite, there was an honesty box where you could pay for firewood.
B1 The honesty box at the entrance of the park is used for donations to maintain the trails.
B2 The honesty box in the office is where employees can anonymously report any wrongdoing.
C1 The honesty box system relies on the integrity of individuals to pay the correct amount.
C2 The success of the honesty box model depends on the trustworthiness of the community members.
formal The honesty box system relies on customers paying the correct amount for the produce they take.
informal Hey, don't forget to leave your payment in the honesty box when you grab some eggs from the farm.
slang I always make sure to drop some cash in the honesty box when I pick up some veggies from the stand.
figurative In a world full of deceit, the honesty box serves as a beacon of trust and integrity.
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