level with someone

Speak frankly and openly to someone, as in His companions advised him to level with the customs inspector. [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see on the level.

level with someone

in. to speak truly and honestly with someone. Okay, I’m gonna level with you. This thing is a steal at this price!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zuzanna	zuw-ZAHN-nah (Polish)	Polish, Latvian (Rare)
Beatrice	be-ah-TREE-che (Italian), BEE-ə-tris (English), BEE-tris (English), BE-ah-trees (Swedish), be-ah-TREES (Swedish)	Italian, English, Swedish
Alissa	ə-LIS-ə	English
Brunson	['bru:nsn]
Bleda	-	History
JÜRgen	YUYR-gen	Low German