Whiter than white

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adjective

Being very pure or innocent.

After accusation of corruption, the mayor is trying to appear whiter than white.
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Often appears as...

  • appear whiter than white
  • seem whiter than white

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Approving

Idiomatic

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Moral Integrity

Used when someone wants to highlight their moral superiority, especially after being doubted.

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Despite the scandal, he insists he's whiter than white.
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Overcompensation

Sometimes used sarcastically when someone is trying too hard to show innocence.

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Ever since the allegations, she's been acting whiter than white.
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