1610s, from above and board (n.1). "A figurative expression borrowed from gamesters, who, when they put their hands under the table, are changing their cards." [Johnson]
双语例句
1. I didn't have to bribe anyone; it was all open and aboveboard.
我没有必要贿赂任何人, 这完全是光明正大的.
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2. His part in the affair was quite open and aboveboard.
他参与这件事完全是正大光明的.
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3. He had been open and aboveboard, and there was nothing to fear.
