get straight

See: GO STRAIGHT, GO LEGIT.

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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

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

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pie

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powder

[powder] See: [TAKE A POWDER].

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