This idiom originated from a sorcerer who prepared his magic with his hands over the table and not below, where nothing could be seen and he could easily conceal any trickery.
- Above board
- Apple of my eye
- End of story
- Across the board
Answer
The correct answer is A) Above board.
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- This expression originates from the Bible. There Jesus tells a story about a man who stored a lot of food for months and years to come. When he finally told himself he had enough, he died. That is why God referred to him as a fool because he stored all the stuff in vain - he could not take it with him in the afterlife.
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