English, 22.10.2020 19:01 Levantine3667

In the following statement, what does the allusion to George Washington mean? "Listen, I'm no George Washington, but this time I'm telling you the absolute truth!"
Washington's famous statement, "I cannot tell a lie. I chopped down the cherry tree."
Washington taking the oath of office as the first President of the United States.
Washington denying that his first name was George.
Washington's crossing the Delaware River.

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