Tell me the straight goods about what happened today.
straight goods
idiomThe truth; the facts.
I am tired of the rumors, so please just give me the straight goods.
The investigator demanded the straight goods from the witness, refusing to accept any more evasive answers.
- 01
bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
- 02
come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
- 03
damn straight
Without doubt, certainly, for sure.
- 04
deliver the goods
To do what was promised or expected.
- 05
draw a straight furrow
To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.
- 06
get one's head straight
To clear one's mind; to think clearly.
- 07
get one's priorities straight
Synonym of get one's act together.
- 08
get straight
Synonym of clarify: to make clear, to reach an understanding.