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
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.
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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Shruti Rao said:
1 decade ago
To be above board - this means to be above standards & etiquettes.
To be honest in any business deal is correct, reason being in all the parameters of any business, we are all clear beginning from honesty which is the most important aspect of any business deal.
To be honest in any business deal is correct, reason being in all the parameters of any business, we are all clear beginning from honesty which is the most important aspect of any business deal.
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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.
Mamta said:
1 decade ago
To be above board "be a honest, innocent in any deal of business".
Every employee want to be above board but the inflation made greedy.
Every employee want to be above board but the inflation made greedy.
Navjyoti said:
1 decade ago
Honesty is alwz above all the standards set by humans in any field be it business issues, political issues or any other circumstances.
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.
Tejaswini said:
1 decade ago
What is the relation between staying above standards and being honesty ?
Can any one explain the link?
Can any one explain the link?
Tuhin said:
7 years ago
Comes from playing card. One should place his hand above board to make himself honest.
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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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