askew vs on the square

askew

adv

  • Tilted to one side. 

adj

  • Untoward, unfavourable. 

  • Turned or twisted to one side. 

on the square

prep

  • A discreet, unassuming reference to freemasonry. 

  • Honest and open. 

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