on the level
Fair and square
On the level means honest, straightforward, or legitimate.
The phrase suggests something that can withstand scrutiny—no hidden angles or deceptions: Is this deal on the level?
I wasn't sure about him at first, but he seems on the level.
It applies to people, offers, or situations where trustworthiness is in question.
Accurate and sincere
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- genuineTruly what it claims
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
frank · open · straight · upfront · plain-dealing · aboveboard · guileless · unfeigned
Just and unbiased
- justFair and impartial
- impartialShowing no preference
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
square · sportsmanlike · balanced · objective · neutral · above-board · by the book · clean
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- solidFirm matter state
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
steadfast · true · consistent · honorable · reputable · principled · conscientious · scrupulous
truthful
Accurate and sincere
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- genuineTruly what it claims
sincere · frank · open · straight · upfront · plain-dealing · aboveboard · guileless · unfeigned · veracious
equitable
Just and unbiased
- justFair and impartial
- impartialShowing no preference
- evenhandedFair to all parties
unbiased · square · sportsmanlike · balanced · objective · neutral · above-board · by the book · clean · righteous
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- solidFirm matter state
faithful · steadfast · true · consistent · honorable · reputable · principled · conscientious · scrupulous · ethical
- fairnessfair play, fair shake, fair treatment, fair and square, fair share
- phrases about integritykeep your word, man of his word, straight shooter, above board, moral compass
- retro slanggroovy, far out, the bee's knees, neato, cool cat
- sportsmanshipfairness, fair play, sportsmanship, respect, integrity
- integrityintegrity, honesty, truthfulness, uprightness, rectitude
- ProhibitionProhibition, speakeasies, bootlegger, bootleggers, speakeasy
on the levelcrooked
Bent or dishonest
dishonest · shady · deceitful · untrustworthy · duplicitous
on the levelcorrupt
Dishonest, open to bribes
fraudulent · crooked · under the table · illegal · illicit
level, levels, leveling, leveled, level-headed, levelling, leveler, leveller, multilevel