Level with
verb
Be honest with someone.
I must level with you – I know more than I said
Often appears as...
- level with somebody
- level with me
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To make something flat or even.
Carpenters level the surface with a plane before painting
Often appears as...
- level with a tool
- level a surface
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To bring (something) to the same level or value as something else.
The company aims to level the playing field with its competitors
Often appears as...
- level the playing field
- level with competitors
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
verb
Be honest with someone.
I must level with you – I know more than I said
Often appears as...
- level with somebody
- level with me
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To make something flat or even.
Carpenters level the surface with a plane before painting
Often appears as...
- level with a tool
- level a surface
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To bring (something) to the same level or value as something else.
The company aims to level the playing field with its competitors
Often appears as...
- level the playing field
- level with competitors
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Honest Intention
Used when someone intends to share the whole truth, often before revealing important information.
Before we proceed, I need to level with you about the risks involved.
Pro Tip 2/3Trust Building
It's used to create a sense of trust by signaling that one is being open and honest.
I'm going to level with you, your work has been subpar lately.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often introduces a serious topic or a confession, setting a tone for earnest conversation.
We need to level with each other about our future plans.
Pro Tip 1/3Honest Intention
Used when someone intends to share the whole truth, often before revealing important information.
Before we proceed, I need to level with you about the risks involved.
Pro Tip 2/3Trust Building
It's used to create a sense of trust by signaling that one is being open and honest.
I'm going to level with you, your work has been subpar lately.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often introduces a serious topic or a confession, setting a tone for earnest conversation.
We need to level with each other about our future plans.
Pro Tip 1/3Honest Intention
Used when someone intends to share the whole truth, often before revealing important information.
Before we proceed, I need to level with you about the risks involved.
Pro Tip 2/3Trust Building
It's used to create a sense of trust by signaling that one is being open and honest.
I'm going to level with you, your work has been subpar lately.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often introduces a serious topic or a confession, setting a tone for earnest conversation.
We need to level with each other about our future plans.
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