| 词汇 | HONESTY |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG HONESTY aboveboard and honest and aboveboard; open and aboveboard in the open; visible to the public; honest. (Especially with keep, as in the examples. Fixed order.)Don't keep it a secret. Let's make sure that everything is aboveboard.You can do whatever you wish, as long as you keep it honest and aboveboard.The inspector had to make sure that everything was open and aboveboard. above suspicion to be honest enough that no one would suspect you; to be in a position where you could not be suspected.The general is a fine old man, completely above suspicion.Mary was at work at the time of the accident, so she's above suspicion. as good as one's word obedient to one's promise; dependable in keeping one's promises.He was as good as his word. He lent me the books as promised.She said she would baby-sit and she was as good as her word. come by something honestly to inherit something—a character trait—from one's parents.I know I'm mean. I came by it honestly, though.She came by her kindness honestly. come clean (with someone) to be completely honest with someone; to confess (everything) to someone.The lawyer said, "I can help you only if you come clean with me."All right, I'll come clean. Here is the whole story. Come off it! Tell the truth!; Be serious! (Slang.)Come off it, Bill! I don't believe you!Come on, Jane. Come off it! That can't be true. in good faith with good and honest intent; with sincerity.We are convinced you were acting in good faith, even though you made a serious error.I think you didn't sign the contract in good faith. You never intended to carry out our agreement. level with someone to be honest with someone. (Slang.)Come on, Bill. Level with me. Did you do it?I'm leveling with you. I wasn't even in town. I couldn't have done it. on the level honest; dependably open and fair.How can I be sure you're on the level?You can trust Sally. She's on the level. play fair to do something by the rules; to play something in a fair and just manner.John won't play with Bill anymore because Bill doesn't play fair.You moved the golf ball with your foot! That's not playing fair! put one's cards on the table and lay one's cards on the table to reveal everything; to be open and honest with someone. (Informal.)Come on, John, lay your cards on the table. Tell me what you really think.Why don't we both put our cards on the table? square deal a fair and honest transaction; fair treatment. (Informal.)All the workers want is a square deal, but their boss underpays them.You always get a square deal with that travel company. (strictly) on the up-and-up honest; fair and straight. (Slang.)Do you think that the mayor is on the up-and-up?Yes, the mayor is strictly on the up-and-up. |
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