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level with sb

informal phrasal verb with level
 
 
/ˈlev.əl/ verb [T] (-ll- or US usually -l-)

Definition

to tell someone the truth about something: I'll level with you - the salary's not particularly good, and there's little chance of promotion.Honesty, openness and sincerity
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