straight-out

American

[streyt-out] / ˈstreɪtˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

thoroughgoing.

a straight-out Democrat.
frank; aboveboard.

straight-out British

adjective

complete; thoroughgoing
frank or honest

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straight out Idioms

see right out.

Etymology

Origin of straight-out

1830–40, from phrase straight out

Example Sentences

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Straight out of college, graduates from the country’s maritime academies can earn more than $200,000 as a commercial sailor, with free food and private accommodations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Straight out of a Robert Eggers film, singer Lana Del Rey is haunting.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Straight out of the tin, anchovies can be assertive, but their umami flavor can be judiciously harnessed, adding depth to Caesar salad dressing, pasta puttanesca and other recipes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

Straight out of a thinking fan’s defense of the N.F.L.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Straight out into the sea they danced, under the moon one night past full, and the music was lost in the breakers’ sound.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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