[off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to coming danger; not watching. * /In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

straight from the shoulder

[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone's feelings; frankly. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

go straight

[go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; lead an honest life. * /After the man got out of prison, he went straight./ * /Mr. Wright promised to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

straight off

[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. * /After school is over, you come home straight off, and don't waste time./ * /He asked his father for the car, but […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Josh Billings

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist There are two things in this life for which we are never fully prepared and that is twins.

cool down

[cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling (as love, enthusiasm, or anger); make or […]

wise up to

[wise up to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To finally understand what is really going on after a period of ignorance. * /Joe immediately […]