“Above board”

Definition

Honest, legal, and open.

Examples

Examples

“Everything in the deal was above board.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Above board" mean?
"Above board" means honest, legal, and open..
How do you use "Above board" in a sentence?
Example: "Everything in the deal was above board."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Above board"?
Честный, законный и открытый. / Ազնիվ, օրինական և թափանցիկ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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