Understanding "Aboveboard" - A Guide to Honesty and Transparency

"Aboveboard" is an adjective that means honest, open, and straightforward. It can be used to describe a person's behavior or actions as being transparent and without any hidden agendas or deceit.

For example, if someone is acting in a way that is fair and honest, you might say that they are being "aboveboard" about their intentions or motives. The phrase is often used to convey the idea that something is being done openly and without any secrets or subterfuge.

The phrase has been in use since the 16th century, and it is thought to have originated from the idea of a game being played on a board that is above the table, where all the players can see the rules and the game is conducted openly and fairly.

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