straight
/stɹeɪt/
adjective27
noun7
adverb4
verb1
forms
straighted · straighting · straights · more straight · straighter · most straight · straightest
Phrases with straight
- damn straightWithout doubt, certainly, for sure.
- draw a straight furrowTo live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.
- get one's head straightTo clear one's mind; to think clearly.
- go straightTo discontinue engaging in criminal acts; to become a law-abiding person.
- keep straightTo avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.
- play it straightTo behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
- scare straightTo frighten (someone) to such a degree that a significant improvement in behavior results.
- set straightTo correct; to make right or true.
- set the record straightTo correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
- straight and narrowA path of honesty; a procedure according to rules and plans.
- straight awayVery soon; quickly; immediately.
- straight faceA face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.
- straight-face testA tongue-in-cheek test of the merits of an argument which asks whether it can be made with a straight face (without laughing).
- straight from the horse's mouthfirsthand; direct; from the source.
- straight from the shoulderDone in a direct manner; blunt.
- straight goodsThe truth; the facts.
- straight manA member (of any gender) of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in dialog with another comedian playing a more eccentric or otherwise more interesting character; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.
- straight out of the chuteimmediately, from the very outset.
- straight shooterA person who is honest and forthright.
- straight-shootingOf person: honest and forthright.