scholar and gentleman

• gentleman and scholar

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scholar and gentleman (plural scholars and gentlemen)

1. (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

• gentleman and scholar