Multiple choice

Directions: Select the right meaning of the phrase given below from the given choices.

To be above board

  1. to be honest in any business deal

  2. to have a good height

  3. to have no debts

  4. None of these
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Explanation

'To be above board' means to be honest, open, and legal in one's dealings. The phrase comes from gambling, where keeping one's hands above the board (table) showed that no cheating was taking place.

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