to be open and honest in your actions
offen und ehrlich in deinen Handlungen sein (offen und ehrlich in deinen handlungen sein)
"His dealings were always above board, and everyone trusted him."
"Seine Geschäfte waren immer ehrlich und offen, und jeder vertraute ihm." (zaine geshefte waren immer ehrlich und offen und jeder vertraute im)
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
To be very similar in character or behavior.
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
it amazed or shocked me completely
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue