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There is a Yidish expression "Vi Ah Grude Michel" - What does it mean and where did it originate?

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    Where did you hear/see it, and in what context?
    – Dave
    Dec 13, 2010 at 21:13
  • It is said as a "He is a real straight fellow" however I am not sure where the Michel comes in?
    – Gershon Gold
    Dec 13, 2010 at 22:05

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It means what everyone is saying "He is a real straight fellow" But Mekel means a meek person it means more he does not have it in him to lie.

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  • Its a very common term to regular yiddish speakers
    – SimchasTorah
    Dec 14, 2010 at 3:24
  • From Googling a bit, the term seems to be גראדע מעכל.
    – Dave
    Dec 14, 2010 at 4:39

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