above board

Above Board Meaning in Bengali

Meaning in Bengali:

সত্যপরায়ণ, সত্যপ্রিয়, সত্যবাদী, সত্যসাধারণ, সত্যসাধারণভাবে

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Pronunciation:

uh-buhv bawrd

Short Definition:

Above board means honest, open, and without deceit or trickery. In Bengali, it means সত্যপরায়ণ, সত্যপ্রিয়, সত্যবাদী, সত্যসাধারণ, সত্যসাধারণভাবে.

Synonyms:

Fair, Just, Straightforward, Transparent, Sincere

Antonyms:

Dishonest (অসাধু), Deceitful (প্রতারণামূলক), Fraudulent (প্রতারণামূলক), Unfair (অন্যায়পূর্ণ), Underhanded (প্রতারণামূলক)

Origin:

The phrase “above board” originated from the game of cards, where players would keep their hands above the board to show that they were not cheating. It has been used figuratively since the 17th century to describe actions or behavior that are open and honest.

Nearby Words:

Above, Above all, Above average, Above mentioned, Above-named

Above Board in Literature Quotes:

“He was always above board in all his dealings.” – The Great Gatsby

“I appreciate your above-board approach to business.” – Pride and Prejudice

“Her above-board behavior earned her the trust of everyone around her.” – To Kill a Mockingbird

“The politician claimed to be above board, but his actions spoke otherwise.” – Animal Farm

Above board (সত্যপরায়ণ), Above board and legal (সত্যপরায়ণ এবং আইনগত)

Usage in American English:

In American English, “above board” is used to describe something that is open, honest, and without deception.

Usage in British English:

In British English, “above board” is used in the same way as in American English, to describe something that is open and honest.

Meaning in Different Languages:

Hindi: सच्चा (Sachcha), Nepali: सत्य (Satya), Urdu: سچا (Sacha), Tamil: மேலே அடுத்து (Mēlē aṭutta), Telugu: పైన బోర్డు (Paina bōrḍu), Arabic: فوق الطاولة (Fawq alṭawila), Chinese: 光明正大 (Guāngmíng zhèngdà), Japanese: 正々堂々 (Seisei dōdō), Russian: честный (chestnyy)

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