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词组 level with someone
释义
Idiom
level with someone
Theme: HONESTY
to be honest with someone. (Slang.)
Come on, Bill. Level with me. Did you do it?I'm leveling with you. I wasn't even in town. I couldn't have done it.

Slang
level with someone
Theme: TRUTH
in. to speak truly and honestly with someone.
Okay, I'm gonna level with you. This thing is a steal at this price!I want you to level with me. Did you do it?
Idiom
level with someonelevel 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

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

Speak frankly and openly to someone, as in His companions advised him to level with the customs inspector. [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see on the level.

level with someone

in. to speak truly and honestly with someone. Okay, I’m gonna level with you. This thing is a steal at this price!
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