keep straight
To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I use a calendar to keep my appointments straight.”
“With so many different names and dates to remember, it is hard to keep all the project details straight.”
“The investigator struggled to keep the conflicting testimonies straight as she attempted to reconstruct the chaotic events of that evening.”
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.
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damn straight
Without doubt, certainly, for sure.
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draw a straight furrow
To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.
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earn one's keep
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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get one's head straight
To clear one's mind; to think clearly.
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get one's priorities straight
Synonym of get one's act together.
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get straight
Synonym of clarify: to make clear, to reach an understanding.
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gift that keeps on giving
Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.
Last updated August 10, 2026