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get straight

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of clarify: to make clear, to reach an understanding.


Examples
SIMPLE

Let me get this straight, you are moving away?

CONTEXTUAL

We need to get our facts straight before we present this report to the manager.

COMPLEX

The lawyer asked the witness to repeat the story so he could get the timeline straight before the trial began.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  3. 03

    damn straight

    Without doubt, certainly, for sure.

  4. 04

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  5. 05

    draw a straight furrow

    To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.

  6. 06

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  7. 07

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  8. 08

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

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