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    above board
    /əˌbʌv ˈbɔːd/

    adjective

    • 1. legitimate, honest, and open: "we felt the judging was all above board and fair"

    adverb

    • 1. in a legitimate, honest, and open way: "the accountants acted completely above board"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABOVE BOARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Above board means honest and not trying to deceive anyone. It is often used to describe a plan or business agreement. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABOVEBOARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABOVEBOARD definition: 1. If a plan or business agreement is above board, it is honest and not trying to deceive anyone…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aboveboardAboveboard Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aboveboard is an adverb or adjective that means in a straightforward manner or free from deceit. It comes from the difficulty of cheating at cards when the hands are above the table.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABOVE BOARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Above board means legal and honest, without any hidden or fraudulent dealings. Learn how to use this phrase in sentences with Collins English Dictionary, which also provides synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › aboveboardABOVEBOARD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adverb. in open sight; without tricks, concealment, or disguise: Their actions are open and aboveboard. Synonyms: straightforward, honest. Antonyms: sneaky, underhanded, devious. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of aboveboard 1.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › aboveboardAboveboard - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is aboveboard, it's done in a completely honest, straightforward way. When a company's business dealings are aboveboard, they act in an honorable, open manner. It would be nice to think that everyone acts in a way that's aboveboard, but scandals involving money and shady business deals prove otherwise.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABOVEBOARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Aboveboard means legal and honest, or being open and straightforward. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of this adjective or adverb with examples from various sources.