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

  • (..) No, this... - Chinese food? - No, come on, sit down. Karen came to the house. She is very upset. You got to straighten this out. We got to have calm now. We don't know what she will do. She is hysterical. Very excited. She is wild. And you got to take it easy. You got children. (..)
    1990 Goodfellas
  • (..) I love the floral arrangements. French. Janice and I were having so much fun... ... she started screwing up at work. I had to straighten out her boss. Janice can do what she wants to do! Got it? Just try to run. Hang up once more and you will deal with me! (..)
    1990 Goodfellas