level with

level with (one)

To be honest with one, especially after having been deceitful or not completely truthful or forthcoming. I'm going to level with you, OK? I'm not who you think I am. Jesse, you need to level with us so we can help you. We're on your side, but you need to tell us the truth.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

level with someone (about someone or something)

Fig. to be straightforward with someone about something; to be sincere or truthful about someone or something. The police encouraged the criminal to level with them about the crime. Level with me, and tell me what you thought of my cake.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be not cut out for something
  • be not (oneself)
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • (the) odds are against (something)
  • away from it all
  • be out of (one's) head
  • be at a disadvantage
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