straighten

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) straight or to become straight
  • verb: to make 'straight'
  • often + 'out'
  • synonyms: straight

Examples

  • Her parents sent her to boarding school to 'straighten' her 'out'.

  • He took time to 'straighten out' the papers on his desk.

  • You need to 'straighten out' your legs for this stretch.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) which you had no fuckin' business playin'. You're not comin' down on anything anymore. - I've dealt with Hips for years. - Let me straighten you out... just so we understand each other. You're here to tell how you're gonna make good on that debt right now. I teach. You could have my checks. (..)
    1974 The Gambler
  • (..) Uptown college. No kiddin'? Then you're a professor? I thought you were a high school instructor. Would you straighten me out on something? Definitely. - Why do I have to meet this guy? - Bernie? You're correct. (..)
    1974 The Gambler