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set straight

idiom

To correct; to make right or true.


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  1. 01

    all set

    Ready, prepared, equipped.

  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

    game, set, match

    An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.

  5. 05

    get one's head straight

    To clear one's mind; to think clearly.

  6. 06

    get one's priorities straight

    Synonym of get one's act together.

  7. 07

    get straight

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

  8. 08

    go straight

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

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