(idiomatic) Honest and open. A discreet, unassuming reference to freemasonry. quotations ▼

What does on the level mean in Freemasonry?

When someone is 'on the level' they are honest, they deal with someone fairly. This also can have another allusion most commonly held with one of the Cardinal Virtues of Freemasonry, Justice.

How do masons identify each other?

Historically, Freemasons used various signs (hand gestures), grips or "tokens" (handshakes), and passwords to identify legitimate Masonic visitors from non-Masons who might wish to gain admission to meetings.