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

  • (..) Are you sure it's me? Not all that talk about whiffing and crawling up asses? Watch your fucking mouth. No. You watch it. Let me straighten you out. I tried to call you a few times. I know. Listen, I can't be a friend to you. I'm sorry. Yeah... (..)
    2006 The Departed