Dewey, Cheatem and Howe

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Etymology[edit]

Playing on do we cheat 'em and how, suggesting a greedy law firm.

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Dewey, Cheatem and Howe

  1. (US, derogatory) A generic name for a law firm, or occasionally any financial institution.

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