idiom
Business
Above Board
uh-BUV BORD
/əˈbʌv bɔːrd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Aboveboard
Dictionary meaning
Legitimate, transparent, and within the law; not secretive.
Examples
- All our dealings are completely above board — full financial disclosure.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'bove' and 'board'. Originated in card games, keeping hands above the table.
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