straighten out

idiom

Meaning

To correct or rectify.

Examples

SIMPLE

I need to straighten out my messy desk today.

CONTEXTUAL

The accountant spent all morning trying to straighten out the errors in the company's financial records.

COMPLEX

After the project faced significant delays, the manager intervened to straighten out the team's workflow and ensure they met the final deadline.

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