straight

adverb

/streɪt/

(straighter, straightest)

Idioms

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not in curve

not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line

Keep straight on for two miles.
Can you stretch your arms out straighter?
He was too tired to walk straight.
I can't shoot straight (= accurately).
She looked me straight in the eye.

immediately

by a direct route; immediately

Come straight home after school.
I was so tired I went straight to bed.
She went straight from college to a top job.
straight after something I'm going to the library straight after the class.
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough.

in level/correct position

in or into a level or vertical position; in or into the correct position

Sit up straight!
She pulled her hat straight.

Extra Examples

Can you hang that sign straight for me?
She tidied up and put the ornaments straight.

honestly

honestly and directly

I told him straight that I didn't like him.
Are you playing straight with me?

continuously

continuously without being interrupted

They had been working for 16 hours straight.

Word OriginMiddle English (as an adjective and adverb): archaic past participle of stretch.

Idioms

(straight) from the horse’s mouth

(informal) (of information) given by somebody who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate

go straight

(informal) to stop being a criminal and live an honest life

hit somebody (straight/right) in the eye

to be very obvious to somebody

play it straight

to be honest and not try to trick somebody

straight away

immediately; without delay synonym at once
- I'll do it straight away.

straight from the shoulder

if you say something straight from the shoulder, you are being very honest and direct, even if what you are saying is critical

straight off/out

(informal) without hesitating
- She asked him straight off what he thought about it all.

straight up

(British English, informal, becoming old-fashioned) used to ask if what somebody has said is true or to emphasize that what you have said is true
- I saw it—straight up!

think straight

(used especially in negative sentences) to think in a clear or logical way
- The drugs were affecting her and she couldn't think straight.

straight

adjective

/streɪt/

(comparative straighter, superlative straightest)

Idioms

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without curves

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without a bend or curve; going in one direction only

a straight road
long, straight hair (= not curly)
a boat sailing in a straight line
straight-backed chairs
Keep the car straight when you're backing out.

Extra Examples

The road was very long and very straight.
Keep your back absolutely straight.
She had curled her naturally straight hair.
She held herself very straight.
Keep going in a dead straight line.

Topics Colours and Shapesa2, Appearancea2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
look
become
…

adverb

absolutely
completely
dead
…

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in level/correct position

positioned in the correct way; level, vertical or parallel to something

Is my tie straight?
He stepped back to make sure that the picture was straight.
Her teeth were white and perfectly straight.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
look
hang something
…

adverb

absolutely
completely
perfectly
…

See full entry

clothing

not fitting close to the body and not curving away from the body

a straight skirt

aim/blow

going directly to the correct place

a straight punch to the face

clean/neat

[not usually before noun] clean and neat, with everything in the correct place

It took hours to get the house straight.
I'm trying to get the house straight before the weekend.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
get something
put something
…

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honest

honest and direct

I expect a straight answer to a straight question.
straight with somebody I don't think you're being straight with me.
It's time for some straight talking.
You can trust Ben—he’s (as) straight as a die (= completely honest).

Synonyms honesthonest

frank
direct
open
outspoken
straight
blunt

These words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts.

honest
not hiding the truth about something:
- Thank you for being so honest with me.
frank
honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like:
- To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
direct
saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand:
- You’ll have to get used to his direct manner.
Being direct is sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that somebody is rude.
open
(approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden:
- He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
outspoken
saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people:
- She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.
straight
honest and direct:
- I don’t think you’re being straight with me.
blunt
saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite:
- She has a reputation for blunt speaking.

which word?

Honest and frank refer to what you say as much as how you say it:
- a(n) honest/frank admission of guilt.
They are generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. Direct, outspoken and blunt all describe somebody’s manner of saying what they think. Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes somebody’s character:
- I’m a very open person.

Patterns

honest/frank/direct/open/outspoken/straight about something
honest/frank/direct/open/straight/blunt with somebody
a(n) honest/direct/straight/blunt answer
a frank/direct/blunt manner

Topics Personal qualitiesc2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

adverb

absolutely
completely
totally
…

preposition

with

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choice

[only before noun] simple; involving only two clear choices

It was a straight choice between taking the job and staying out of work.
(British English) The election was a straight fight between the two main parties.

Topics Preferences and decisionsc2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
get something
put somebody
…

adverb

absolutely

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actor/play

[only before noun] (of an actor or a play) not connected with comedy or musical theatre, but with serious theatre

without being interrupted

[only before noun] one after another in a series that is not interrupted synonym consecutive

The team has had five straight wins.

Extra Examples

I was stranded for nine straight weeks.
This was our third straight victory.
She won in straight sets.

alcoholic drink

(British English also neat)

not mixed with water or anything elseTopics Drinksc2

normal/boring

(informal) you can use straight to describe a person who is normal and ordinary, but who you consider boring

sex

(informal) heterosexual opposite gayTopics People in societyc1

Word OriginMiddle English (as an adjective and adverb): archaic past participle of stretch.

Idioms

get something straight

to make a situation clear; to make sure that you or somebody else understands the situation
- Let's get this straight—you really had no idea where he was?
- Let's get this absolutely straight.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2

put/set the record straight

to give people the correct information about something in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong
- To put the record straight, I do not support that idea and never have done.
Extra Examples
- She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance.
- She welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight.

put/set somebody straight (about/on something)

to correct somebody’s mistake; to make sure that somebody knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression
- She soon set me straight about what had happened.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2

ramrod straight | (as) straight as a ramrod

(of a person) with a very straight back and looking serious and formal
- Her back was ramrod straight.
- He stood there straight as a ramrod.

the straight and narrow

(informal) the honest and morally acceptable way of living
- His wife is trying to keep him on the straight and narrow.

a straight face

if you keep a straight face, you do not laugh or smile, although you find something funny see also straight-faced

(earn/get) straight A’s

(especially North American English) (to get) the best grades in all your classes
- a straight A student

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释义	straight adverb /streɪt/ /streɪt/ (straighter, straightest) Idioms jump to other results not in curve not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line Keep straight on for two miles. Can you stretch your arms out straighter? He was too tired to walk straight. I can't shoot straight (= accurately). She looked me straight in the eye. immediately by a direct route; immediately Come straight home after school. I was so tired I went straight to bed. She went straight from college to a top job. straight after something I'm going to the library straight after the class. I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. in level/correct position in or into a level or vertical position; in or into the correct position Sit up straight! She pulled her hat straight. Extra Examples Can you hang that sign straight for me? She tidied up and put the ornaments straight. honestly honestly and directly I told him straight that I didn't like him. Are you playing straight with me? continuously continuously without being interrupted They had been working for 16 hours straight. Word OriginMiddle English (as an adjective and adverb): archaic past participle of stretch. Idioms (straight) from the horse’s mouth (informal) (of information) given by somebody who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate go straight (informal) to stop being a criminal and live an honest life hit somebody (straight/right) in the eye to be very obvious to somebody play it straight to be honest and not try to trick somebody straight away immediately; without delay synonym at once I'll do it straight away. straight from the shoulder if you say something straight from the shoulder, you are being very honest and direct, even if what you are saying is critical straight off/out (informal) without hesitating She asked him straight off what he thought about it all. straight up (British English, informal, becoming old-fashioned) used to ask if what somebody has said is true or to emphasize that what you have said is true I saw it—straight up! think straight (used especially in negative sentences) to think in a clear or logical way The drugs were affecting her and she couldn't think straight. straight adjective /streɪt/ /streɪt/ (comparative straighter, superlative straightest) Idioms jump to other results without curves enlarge image enlarge image without a bend or curve; going in one direction only a straight road long, straight hair (= not curly) a boat sailing in a straight line straight-backed chairs Keep the car straight when you're backing out. Extra Examples The road was very long and very straight. Keep your back absolutely straight. She had curled her naturally straight hair. She held herself very straight. Keep going in a dead straight line. Topics Colours and Shapesa2, Appearancea2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be look become … adverb absolutely completely dead … See full entry in level/correct position positioned in the correct way; level, vertical or parallel to something Is my tie straight? He stepped back to make sure that the picture was straight. Her teeth were white and perfectly straight. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be look hang something … adverb absolutely completely perfectly … See full entry clothing not fitting close to the body and not curving away from the body a straight skirt aim/blow going directly to the correct place a straight punch to the face clean/neat [not usually before noun] clean and neat, with everything in the correct place It took hours to get the house straight. I'm trying to get the house straight before the weekend. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be get something put something … See full entry honest honest and direct I expect a straight answer to a straight question. straight with somebody I don't think you're being straight with me. It's time for some straight talking. You can trust Ben—he’s (as) straight as a die (= completely honest). Synonyms honesthonest frank direct open outspoken straight blunt These words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts. honest not hiding the truth about something: Thank you for being so honest with me. frank honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like: To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam. direct saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand: You’ll have to get used to his direct manner. Being direct is sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that somebody is rude. open (approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden: He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. outspoken saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people: She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan. straight honest and direct: I don’t think you’re being straight with me. blunt saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite: She has a reputation for blunt speaking. which word? Honest and frank refer to what you say as much as how you say it: a(n) honest/frank admission of guilt. They are generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. Direct, outspoken and blunt all describe somebody’s manner of saying what they think. Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes somebody’s character: I’m a very open person. Patterns honest/frank/direct/open/outspoken/straight about something honest/frank/direct/open/straight/blunt with somebody a(n) honest/direct/straight/blunt answer a frank/direct/blunt manner Topics Personal qualitiesc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be adverb absolutely completely totally … preposition with See full entry choice [only before noun] simple; involving only two clear choices It was a straight choice between taking the job and staying out of work. (British English) The election was a straight fight between the two main parties. Topics Preferences and decisionsc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be get something put somebody … adverb absolutely See full entry actor/play [only before noun] (of an actor or a play) not connected with comedy or musical theatre, but with serious theatre without being interrupted [only before noun] one after another in a series that is not interrupted synonym consecutive The team has had five straight wins. Extra Examples I was stranded for nine straight weeks. This was our third straight victory. She won in straight sets. alcoholic drink (British English also neat) not mixed with water or anything elseTopics Drinksc2 normal/boring (informal) you can use straight to describe a person who is normal and ordinary, but who you consider boring sex (informal) heterosexual opposite gayTopics People in societyc1 Word OriginMiddle English (as an adjective and adverb): archaic past participle of stretch. Idioms get something straight to make a situation clear; to make sure that you or somebody else understands the situation Let's get this straight—you really had no idea where he was? Let's get this absolutely straight. Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2 put/set the record straight to give people the correct information about something in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong To put the record straight, I do not support that idea and never have done. Extra Examples She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance. She welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight. put/set somebody straight (about/on something) to correct somebody’s mistake; to make sure that somebody knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression She soon set me straight about what had happened. Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2 ramrod straight \| (as) straight as a ramrod (of a person) with a very straight back and looking serious and formal Her back was ramrod straight. He stood there straight as a ramrod. the straight and narrow (informal) the honest and morally acceptable way of living His wife is trying to keep him on the straight and narrow. a straight face if you keep a straight face, you do not laugh or smile, although you find something funny see also straight-faced (earn/get) straight A’s (especially North American English) (to get) the best grades in all your classes a straight A student straight noun /streɪt/ /streɪt/ jump to other results sex (informal) a person who has sexual relationships with people of the opposite sex, rather than the same sex gays and straights of road/track (North American English also straightaway) a straight part of a racetrack or road see also home straight Word OriginMiddle English (as an adjective and adverb): archaic past participle of stretch.
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straight

not in curve

immediately

in level/correct position

honestly

continuously

straight

without curves

in level/correct position

clothing

aim/blow

clean/neat

honest

choice

actor/play

without being interrupted

alcoholic drink

normal/boring

sex

straight

sex

of road/track