Slang

on the level

This page is about the slang term on the level

Meaning

honest, truthful

For example

  • Do you think Eddie's on the level when he says it wasn't him, or do you think he's lying?

  • I trust Frank because he's always been on the level with me.

Quick Quiz

Paddy was on the level when he said

a. he had thirty-three wives

b. he had hundreds of children

c. he often drinks whiskey
a) he had thirty-three wives b) he had hundreds of children c) he often drinks whiskey

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Contributor: Matt Errey