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be on the square

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be on the square

To act and speak honestly, without hiding information. My daughter's fiance is a very respectable fellow, and his actions are always on the square.

See also: on, square

be on the square

  (mainly American)

to be completely honest in what you say and do So this guy you're buying the car from - how do you know he's on the square?

See also: on, square