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be on the up and up

VERB
level
Synonyms
WEAK
be above-board be frank be open be straight be straightforward be up-front come clean come to terms keep nothing back talk straight tell the truth
Antonyms
STRONG
lie prevaricate
WEAK
deceive

Example Sentences

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The election may be wasteful, but it will be on the up and up.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2021

True-crime podcaster Octavia Spencer suspects gal pal Kate Hudson might not be on the up and up in Season 2 of the mystery drama “Truth Be Told.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2021

The episode serves as a wake-up call for all of us to be very cautious when interacting with businesses, even when everything appears to be on the up and up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2021

GMT09:25 The day so far Leeds appear to be on the up and up in the Championship all of a sudden.

From The Guardian • Nov. 7, 2015

“England may be on the up and up but that’s essentially a Championship XI for 4th in the group Ireland...”

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2015