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level with

idiom
Meaning

To be frank or particularly honest and clear with someone.

Examples
SIMPLE

Please level with me about what happened.

CONTEXTUAL

I know you are worried, but you need to level with your boss about why the project is late.

COMPLEX

After years of keeping the truth hidden, he finally decided to level with his family regarding the financial difficulties they faced.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    grunt level

    The lowest, basic, least sophisticated level.

  2. 02

    level best

    The very best that one can do.

  3. 03

    level off

    To get to a stable level; to cease climbing, descending, or oscillating.

  4. 04

    level to the ground

    To completely demolish, to raze.

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