Aboveboard
(adjective)
Open, honest and straightforward; not secretive or deceitful.
Origin:
From the phrase "with the board above", meaning "in plain sight".
Examples:
- The businessman conducted his dealings aboveboard.
- The company's financial records were aboveboard.
- His intentions were always aboveboard.
- Their negotiations were aboveboard and transparent.
- The politician's campaign was aboveboard and without any hidden agenda.