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level with someone (about someone or something)

Fig. to be straightforward with someone about something; to be sincere or truthful about someone or something. The police encouraged the criminal to level with them about the crime. Level with me, and tell me what you thought of my cake.

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level with somebody

to tell someone the truth If our leaders don't level with us, we lose faith in our government.

Usage notes: usually said about information that may be unpleasant

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