Meaning of the word "on the level" in English

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on the level

US /ɑn ðə ˈlɛvəl/
UK /ɑn ðə ˈlɛvəl/
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Idiom

1.

honest and truthful

Example:
I need to know if you're being on the level with me about this deal.
His story seemed a bit too perfect, so I questioned if he was truly on the level.
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