above board en · ADP
Pronunciation
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Etymology
See above-board.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Openly, without deceit.
'[…] 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.
2001, Michael Inne, A Family Affair, page 82:
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(idiomatic) Honestly, reputably.
They conducted the negotiations completely above board.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| above-board | alternative | lexicographic | |
| aboveboard | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
on the up-and-up · under the table · by the book
Synonyms
transparently (openly) · straightforwardly (openly)
Translations (23)
nl openlijk (openly) · nl rechtuit (openly) · fr honorablement (honestly) · fr franchement (honestly) · fi avoimesti (openly) · fi rehellisesti (honestly) · nl volgens het boekje (honestly) · fi avoimin kortein (openly) · fr ouvertement (openly) · fr honnêtement (honestly) · fi rehellisesti (openly) · pl otwarcie (openly) · fi salailematta (openly) · pl uczciwie (honestly) · fr franchement (openly) · nl met de handen op tafel (openly) · nl niets onderhands (openly) · fi avoimesti (honestly) · pl jawnie (openly) · fi avoimin kortein (honestly) · cmn 光明正大地 (honestly) · nl loyaal (honestly) · nl eerlijk (honestly)