ABOVE BOARD


Meaning of ABOVE BOARD in English

adjective , adverb

legal and honest; in a legal and honest way :

Don't worry; the deal was completely above board.

ORIGIN: If card players keep their hands above the table (the board), other players can see what they are doing.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.