above board

== English == === Alternative forms === aboveboard, above-board === Etymology === See above-board. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === above board (idiomatic) Openly, without deceit. (idiomatic) Honestly, reputably. ==== Usage notes ==== The preferred spellings for the adjective uses of the term are aboveboard and above-board. ==== Synonyms ==== (openly): straightforwardly, transparently ==== Translations ==== === See also === by the book under the table on the up-and-up