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above board

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˌbʌv ˈbɔrd/ · UK /əˌbʌv ˈbɔːd/

above board means: In an open and honest way, without hiding anything or trying to cheat.

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OPEN AND HONESTC1

In an open and honest way, without hiding anything or trying to cheat.

  • Everything was above board.
  • They handled the payments above board.
  • We checked that the whole deal was above board.

Similar words: openly, honestly

Opposites: dishonestly, secretly

Common phrases: be above board, entirely above board, conducted above board, act above board

Questions about above board

What does above board mean?

In an open and honest way, without hiding anything or trying to cheat.

What is above board in other languages?

Türkçe: dürüstçe · Español: con transparencia · Français: en toute transparence · Deutsch: offen und ehrlich · Italiano: alla luce del sole · 日本語: 公明正大に

How do you pronounce above board?

In American English /əˌbʌv ˈbɔrd/; in British English /əˌbʌv ˈbɔːd/.

How do you use above board in a sentence?

Everything was above board. They handled the payments above board.

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