above board
See also: aboveboard and above-board
English
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editEtymology
editSee above-board.
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
edit- (idiomatic) Openly, without deceit.
- 2001, Michael Inne, A Family Affair, page 82:
- ' […] And he explained this business of confidential commissions?' / 'Yes, he did. And it seemed to turn out quite respectable and above board.' Mrs Meatyard considered. 'Or almost above board.
- (idiomatic) Honestly, reputably.
- They conducted the negotiations completely above board.
Usage notes
edit- The preferred spellings for the adjective uses of the term are aboveboard and above-board.
Synonyms
edit- (openly): straightforwardly, transparently
Translations
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honestly
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