on the square

Idioms  

1. Honestly and openly, as in Our dealings with them have always been on the square. This expression literally means “at right angles.” Similarly the antonym out of square, literally signifying “not at right angles,” figuratively means “not in agreement” or “irregular.” For example, The lab's report is out of square with the x-ray. The first recorded use of this term was in 1542.

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on the square

After delivering Sunday mass, Pope Leo will bless those gathered on the square outside - and deliver his reflections.

From BBC ● May 11, 2025

At Friday's opening in Macclesfield there was a flurry of interest in the new place on the square.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025

"I come every night to pray, but this night I am pretty worried," Javier, a Romanian priest, voiced the feelings of many on the square.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

Many had not been able to find accommodations, and had planned to spend the night on the square.

From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

“You'll probably think I'm crazy but," he looked around once more, “the man on the square, the one who talked to Bo..."

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

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