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to level with
01
to be completely honest with someone, even if the truth is difficult or unpleasant
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
with
Base verb
level
Present tense
level with
3rd person singular
levels with
Present participle
leveling with
Past simple
leveled with
Past participle
leveled with
Examples
The doctor leveled with the patient, explaining the risks and potential complications of the surgery without sugarcoating the reality.
