Level with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
LEV-uhl with or LEV-uhl wihth
lˈɛvəl/ /wˈɪð
LEV-uhl with
Definition
To be honest and open with someone, especially about something unpleasant or important.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in requests ('Can you level with me?'). Usually refers to revealing the truth, especially after hesitation. Commonly followed by 'about' to indicate the topic ('level with you about something').
Spanish: ser sincero con - hablar con franqueza aPortuguese (BR): ser franco com - falar abertamente comPortuguese (PT): ser sincero com - falar abertamente comChinese (Simplified): 坦白对...说 - 对...直言Chinese (Traditional): 坦白對...說 - 對...直言Hindi: साफ़-साफ़ बतानाArabic: صارحBengali: খোলাখুলি বলা - সত্য বলাRussian: честно признаться - быть откровеннымJapanese: 正直に話す - 打ち明けるVietnamese: nói thật - thành thậtKorean: 솔직하게 말하다 - 사실대로 말하다Turkish: açık konuşmak - dürüst olmakUrdu: کھل کر بتانا - صاف گوئی کرناIndonesian: berterus terang - jujur
Example Sentences
Please level with me if something is wrong.
basic
He decided to level with his parents about his grades.
basic
You should level with her about what happened.
basic
Can you just level with me and tell me the truth?
natural
I wish my boss would level with us about the company's problems.
natural
If you level with people, they usually respect you more.
natural