Dewey, Cheatem and Howe

English

Alternative forms

• Dewey, Cheatham and Howe
• Dewey, Cheetham and Howe
• Dewey, Cheetem and Howe

Etymology

A jocular play on the phrase do we cheat 'em and how, suggesting a greedy law firm.

Proper noun

Dewey, Cheatem and Howe

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

Synonyms

• Sue, Grabbit and Runne (Britain)