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level with someone

Idioms  

  1. Speak frankly and openly to someone, as in His companions advised him to level with the customs inspector. [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see on the level.

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It isn't insane to entertain the idea that Wohl and Burkman at one point might have had something going at some level with someone at the Paramount Network.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2020

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