Up-And-Up

Synonyms of up-and-up

• honest
• legitimate
• aboveboard

Antonyms of up-and-up

• illegal
• dishonest
• shady

Collocations of up-and-up

above board

Frequency: 75 %

The transaction was completely above board and transparent.

legitimate business

Frequency: 70 %

The company assured investors that it was a legitimate business.

honest dealings

Frequency: 65 %

The politician promised to have honest dealings with the public.

ethical behavior

Frequency: 60 %

The organization prided itself on its ethical behavior.

law-abiding citizen

Frequency: 50 %

He was known in the community as a law-abiding citizen.

Idiomatic Expressions for up-and-up

• Phrase: keep (someone) on the up-and-up
  Meaning: to ensure someone is honest or legitimate
  Usage: I try to keep my employees on the up-and-up by monitoring their work closely.