| 词组 | level with |
| 释义 | Idiom level withlevel with (someone) to tell someone the truth.If our leaders don't level with us, we lose faith in our government. Usage notes: usually said about information that may be unpleasant Phr V level with levels, levelling, levelled American & Australian also levels, leveling, leveled level with sb informal to tell someone the truth about somethingI asked Carol to level with me and tell me exactly what was going on. level with ⇨ level; level withverb to speak or act honestly, to be frank about something previously concealed, to tell the truth US, 1921level with sb not passive informal to tell someone the truth about a situation, when you have not been completely honest about it before: I decided to level with Charlie. But I made him swear not to tell anyone else. 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. 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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