ENGLISH
REFERENCE

play it straight

idiom

To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    child's play

    Something particularly easy or simple.

  2. 02

    damn straight

    Without doubt, certainly, for sure.

  3. 03

    draw a straight furrow

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

  4. 04

    get one's head straight

    To clear one's mind; to think clearly.

  5. 05

    get one's priorities straight

    Synonym of get one's act together.

  6. 06

    get straight

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

  7. 07

    go play in the traffic

    To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.

  8. 08

    go straight

    To discontinue engaging in criminal acts; to become a law-abiding person.

© 2026 English Reference