on the level

Cultural  

1. Honest, without deception: “We doubted that the offer could be genuine, but it turned out to be on the level.”

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on the level Idioms  

1. Honest, straightforward, sincere, as in You can believe her—she's on the level. This expression may have come from Freemasonry, where the carpenter's level symbolizes integrity. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

“The timing of when these barrels are absorbed will largely depend on the level of discounts available to potential buyers,” Li said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Whether the 2030 tripling target is achieved will depend on the level of commitment and implementation from countries and developers," he said.

From Barron's

New England’s rapid offensive improvement this year is a reminder that there are few geniuses in the sport on the level of the 49-year-old McDaniels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Weiss did not provide any specifics on the level of investment for the new initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times

And when the star is a legend on the level of Reiner, the contrivance can be even riskier.

From Salon