aboveboard
/əˌbʌvˈbɔːrd/
adjective
- Honest and open; not involving any secret or dishonest activity.
- His aboveboard manner made everyone trust him immediately.
- We want all negotiations to be aboveboard and transparent.
- The company's financial dealings are completely aboveboard.
adverb
- In an honest and open way; without deception.
- She always plays aboveboard, never hiding her intentions.
- The deal was conducted entirely aboveboard.
- If you act aboveboard, people will respect you more.