Fill in the blank (idiom: ______ suspicion) “His conduct is bad, and his honesty is not ______ suspicion.” Select the word that makes the idiom correct.

Given data

• Fixed idiom about being unquestionably honest.

Concept/Approach
The idiom is above suspicion, meaning “so honest as to be beyond doubt.” The sentence negates this state.

Option analysis
above — correct: “not above suspicion” = can be suspected.under / over / without — do not form the standard idiom in this context.

Final Answer
above