Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

8.
To be above board
To have a good height
To be honest in any business deal
They have no debts
To try to be beautiful
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
16 comments Page 1 of 2.

Bhargavi Dasari said:   8 months ago
The idiom is thought to come from the idea that it's harder to cheat at cards if you keep your hand above the table.
In gambling, card players who do not keep their hands on the table may be suspected of changing their cards under the table.

Example: The bidding process was completely fair and above board.
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Tengrik Ch Sangma said:   3 years ago
Please explain the answer in detail.
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Josh said:   3 years ago
Right, thanks all.

Tuhin said:   7 years ago
Comes from playing card. One should place his hand above board to make himself honest.
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Subit said:   9 years ago
Someone please explain clearly to understand.

Raaj said:   9 years ago
I think a person who does not change his decision under the pressure of board and if he does so he might be a wrongdoer.

Jagan said:   9 years ago
In this case he is honest with every business deal means a businessman can't be honest with every deal. So he achieved the level top honest level.

Akshay bohra said:   10 years ago
Is it just relate to business deal?

Soniya said:   1 decade ago
To be honest and legal. The deal was completely above board.
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Vikram said:   1 decade ago
Above Board means having no questions on your character.
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