above board
Meaning: If something is above board, it's been done in a legal and honest way.
For example:
- I'm sure the deal was completely above board as I know James well and he'd never do anything illegal or corrupt.
- The minister claimed all the appointments were above board and denied claims that some positions had been given to his friends.
Quick Quiz:
The government officials are being investigated for corruption. If everything they've done has been above board, they'll have
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