level with
Upper Intermediate (B2)informal
To tell someone the truth, even if it's hard to hear.
"Let me level with you — I don't think you're ready for the promotion yet."
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Season 2 Side Quests | Suits
Suits Official · 5:31
Level with me.
A New Chapter.
Abroad in Japan · 3:35
I'll level with you,
The last IMO problem AI could not solve
3Blue1Brown · 20:38
And I'll level with you.
I Spent a Day Dining Alone in Tokyo
Abroad in Japan · 1:33
Now, I'll level with you.
Can the Lakers win vs. OKC? 'They CAME OUT FLAT!' - Quentin Richardson | SportsCenter
ESPN · 0:30
Just draw level with these Thunder.