aboveboard
UKəbouvbɔːd
USə'bʌv'bɔ:d
معنی فارسی
آشكارا پوست كنده علني
معنی کامل و مثالها
/-bôrd´, -bôrd´/adv., adj.
● بیشیله پیله، بیشائبه، آشکارا، علنی، رک و راست، بدون پردهپوشی، روراست، صاف و پوست کنده، بیحیله
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'above' and 'board'. Originates from gambling, where all bets were placed above the board or table to prevent cheating. First known use in the 17th century.
مثال
- His dealings were always aboveboard.
- She acted aboveboard in all her business transactions.
- We need to ensure everything is done aboveboard.
ترکیبهای رایج
aboveboard dealings aboveboard transactions aboveboard intentions aboveboard methods
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- without concealment or deception; honest “their business was open and aboveboard” “straightforward in all his business affairs”
- in an honest manner “in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it” “was known for dealing aboveboard in everything” “Derived from adjective: honest (for: honestly)”