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See: GO STRAIGHT, SHOOT STRAIGHT.

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[shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly; deal honestly. * /You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight with his customers./ * /We get along well because […] 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

straight face

[straight face] {n.} A face that is not laughing or smiling. * /Mary told all the funny stories she knew to try to make Joan laugh, but Joan kept a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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