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Above board

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  1. 1
    Openly, without deceit. idiomatic

    "'[…] 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."

  2. 2
    Honestly, reputably. idiomatic

    "They conducted the negotiations completely above board."

Etymology

See above-board.

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