on the level

== English == === Etymology === See the Citations page for examples showing the sense evolution. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === on the level (idiomatic) Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly). Synonym of on the square (“discreet reference to freemasonry”). ==== Synonyms ==== (honest, sincere, straightforward): above board, on the square, on the up and up ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “honest, sincere, straightforward”): askew, crooked