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level with someone

Idioms

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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level with someone

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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