From the given options, choose the one which gives the correct meaning for the expression
To be above board
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → To be honest in any business deal
To be above board means to be honest, open and legal, with nothing hidden. The phrase comes from card games: a player who keeps his hands above the table (the board) cannot cheat. So it describes honest dealing, as in a business deal.
Example: The sale of the land was completely above board.