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To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
To perform a role in a manner that is not comedic or exaggerated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Qualifier: performing arts
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
To avoid criminal behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: go straight
Antonyms: none provided
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Dutch:
open kaart spelen
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Dutch:
met open kaart spelen
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Finnish:
olla rehellinen
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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French:
jouer cartes sur table
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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French:
jouer franc jeu
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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German:
mit offenen Karten spielen
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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German:
nicht herumtricksen
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Italian:
giocare a carte scoperte
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Polish:
grać w otwarte karty
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Romanian:
juca cinstit
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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Russian:
игра́ть в откры́тую
(igrátʹ v otkrýtuju)
— to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere
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German:
sauber bleiben
— to avoid criminal behavior
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German:
es lassen krumme Dinger zu drehen
— to avoid criminal behavior
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German:
sich gesetzestreu verhalten
— to avoid criminal behavior