The phrase above board means:
Question and options
The phrase above board means:
- Before every other consideration
- In a short time
- Without any secret
- After an interval
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Without any secret
Above board means openly and honestly, without any secrecy. It says nothing about priority, speed or timing, so 'before every other consideration', 'in a short time' and 'after an interval' are wrong.
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