level with level with {v. phr.} To tell someone the truth; not engage in lies and subterfuge. "You can level with me," his father said. "Did you break that window?" Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment