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no fooling(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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on the level(expression, idiom, open, honest, true)
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on the line(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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on up and up(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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open(rough, honest, true, short, straightforward)
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oppressive(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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outspoken(open, rough, honest, true, straightforward)
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pacific(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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peaceful dull(expression, calm, quiet, reasonable, dark)
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point-blank
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ponderous(dull, quiet, big, heavy, substantial)
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pretensionless(open, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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quiet(adjective, calm, dull, cool, reasonable)
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real(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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regular(open, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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resolute(adjective, set, severe, sharp, honest)
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resolved(adjective, set, severe, honest, thoughtful)
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righteous(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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saintly(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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serene(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, reasonable)
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