English Explanatory Dictionary

on the level

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly).
  2. Synonym of on the square (“discreet reference to freemasonry”).

Pronunciation

En-au-on the level.ogg

Word forms

on the level

Etymology

See the Citations page for examples showing the sense evolution.

Synonyms

above board on the square on the up and up

Antonyms

askew crooked
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