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- Dictionaryabove 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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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.
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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.
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.
Above board means honest and not trying to deceive anyone in a plan or business agreement. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts and see translations in other languages.
adjective. without concealment or deception; honest. “their business was open and aboveboard ”. synonyms: straightforward. square, straight. characterized by honesty and fairness. adverb. in an honest manner. “was known for dealing aboveboard in everything”.
Above board means legal and honest, or in a legal and honest way. Learn how to use this adjective or adverb with examples, synonyms and word origin.
Above board definition: in open sight; without tricks, concealment, or disguise. See examples of ABOVE BOARD used in a sentence.
