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straight
direct or honest
straight and narrow
a morally correct path or behavior
straight away
immediately or right now.
straight face
a serious expression without laughter
straight from the horse's mouth
from the most reliable source
straight from the shoulder
honest and direct in communication.
straight goods
Honest or straightforward information.
straight man
the serious character in a comedy duo
straight out of the chute
Immediately or right from the start.
straight shooter
Direct and honest communicator.
straight-face test
a test of whether a claim is believable
straightaway
A clear, direct path or route.
straighten
to remove curves or bends from an object
straighten out
Resolve or fix a problem.
straighten up
Make something tidy or organized.
straighten up and fly right
Behave properly and responsibly.
straightforward
Easy to understand or simple to do.
strain
A pulling or stretching force that puts pressure on something.
strain a point
to make an argument seem more important
strain at a gnat
overreact to minor problems
strain at the leash
To be eager to be free or active.
strainer
A kitchen tool for separating liquids from solids.
strait
a narrow passage of water connecting two seas
strand
A single thin piece of something.