on the level

The phrase "on the level" is used to describe honesty, sincerity, and fairness. It can also refer to something being flat or horizontal.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)Being honest, sincere, and fair.

Example

I trust him because he's always on the level with me.

B2Physical Description

(informal)Being flat or horizontal.

Example

Make sure the table is on the level before you start working on it.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the level":

above board dead level straight up level out on the up ground level on the flat on the square on equal terms even keel steady on on the ground fair and square draw level straight goods on top even up on the same page on track on the line straight shooter on side level off from the top level up to the point next level on the ball on the floor up to speed on high play it straight on the down-low on the table honest to goodness ground floor up to snuff on top of on the same wavelength down low on the deck on the beat set fair up top