gentleman's agreement

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Strictly speaking, because you had a gentleman’s agreement, he should pay you the 30 bucks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’s like a gentleman’s agreement — we’re borrowing talent off another show so we have to work together and it works for everyone’s benefit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

One theory is that there was a gentleman’s agreement that Masisi would appoint Khama’s brother, Tshekedi, as vice-president, which he refused to do.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Doug said meekly, ‘Mr. Marshall, we made a gentleman’s agreement that we wouldn’t use the sneakers.’

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2020

A true gentleman's agreement shouldn't be written, he concluded.

From The Golden Judge by Freas, Kelly