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

  • (..) Lou, where's my mail? Lou! Got the wrong mail here. Lou! l got the wrong mail! -l'll be right there. -Lou, we got a problem! All right, we'll straighten this out. lt'll take them years to sort this out. This is his and now it's yours, and this hers and now it's his! And for the rest of you: (..)
    2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • (..) Me and Declan had some differences of opinion, and it got a little... messy. Um, any-- It's all straightened out now, but just a heads-up there's been a kind of change in management. Anyway, um, just thought you should know. Feel free to give me a call (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Confessions Season: 5 Episode 11
  • (..) 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