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be on the level

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be on the level

To be honest, trustworthy, and genuine. My daughter's fiance is a very respectable fellow, and his actions are always on the level.

See also: level, on

be on the level

  (old-fashioned)

to be honest or true The offer seems too good to be true. Are you quite sure the man's on the level?

See also: level, on