level with somebody phrasal verb informal (see also level)
to speak honestly to someone, after hiding some unpleasant facts from them:
She decided to level with him and tell him how she felt.
⇒ be on the level at level¹(8)

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level with
level 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

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level with
be honest with someone
I tried to level with my friend and tell her what I thought about her new hairstyle.

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level with
v. phr. To tell someone the truth; not engage in lies and subterfuge.
"You can level with me," his father said. "Did you break that window?"

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level with someone
level 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

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level with someone
be honest with someone
I tried to level with my friend and tell her what I thought about her new hairstyle.

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