On the level

phrase

Honest, truthful, or treating people in a fair way.

His business dealings have always been on the level.
Visual representation of "on the level" - Honest, truthful, or treating people in a fair way

Often appears as...

  • be on the level
  • deal on the level
phrase

Stable or balanced, not inclined to one side.

The table isn't on the level, it wobbles when you touch it.
Visual representation of "on the level" - Stable or balanced, not inclined to one side

Often appears as...

  • stand on the level
  • rest on the level
phrase

Honest, truthful, or treating people in a fair way.

His business dealings have always been on the level.
Visual representation of "on the level" - Honest, truthful, or treating people in a fair way

Often appears as...

  • be on the level
  • deal on the level
phrase

Stable or balanced, not inclined to one side.

The table isn't on the level, it wobbles when you touch it.
Visual representation of "on the level" - Stable or balanced, not inclined to one side

Often appears as...

  • stand on the level
  • rest on the level
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "on the level"
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Trustworthy Context

Use 'on the level' to express trust in someone's honesty or ethics in business and personal matters.

Illustration for Trustworthy Context
I vouched for her because I knew she was on the level.
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Casual Speech

'On the level' is more common in casual conversation than in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Casual Speech
You're on the level with me, right?
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Affirmation Query

Use 'on the level?' as a question to confirm someone's sincerity or truthfulness.

Illustration for Affirmation Query
Are you being on the level with me about your experience?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Trustworthy Context

Use 'on the level' to express trust in someone's honesty or ethics in business and personal matters.

Illustration for Trustworthy Context
I vouched for her because I knew she was on the level.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

'On the level' is more common in casual conversation than in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Casual Speech
You're on the level with me, right?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Affirmation Query

Use 'on the level?' as a question to confirm someone's sincerity or truthfulness.

Illustration for Affirmation Query
Are you being on the level with me about your experience?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Trustworthy Context

Use 'on the level' to express trust in someone's honesty or ethics in business and personal matters.

Illustration for Trustworthy Context
I vouched for her because I knew she was on the level.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

'On the level' is more common in casual conversation than in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Casual Speech
You're on the level with me, right?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Affirmation Query

Use 'on the level?' as a question to confirm someone's sincerity or truthfulness.

Illustration for Affirmation Query
Are you being on the level with me about your experience?
Visual representation of the word "On the level"

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