straight-out
adjective
thoroughgoing.
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straight out
straight outsee right out.
straight-out
American
[streyt-out]
/ ˈstreɪtˈaʊt /
adjective
Informal.
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thoroughgoing.
a straight-out Democrat.
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frank; aboveboard.
straight-out
British
adjective
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complete; thoroughgoing
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frank or honest
straight out
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of straight-out
1830–40, from phrase straight out
Example Sentences
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“This investigation is based on nothing but false and misleading statements and straight-out lies from activists, including their attorneys,” Bianco said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023
Miller doesn’t ask his clients straight-out if they’re homeless.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2022
But the straight-out crazy, nonsensical nature of some of the things he says and does now, that is new.
From Slate • May 10, 2021
In the town of Cicely, there are very few people that are portrayed as just straight-out bad.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2020
Usually, he ends up by discussing something far afield, an act which incites skepticism and suspicion in those anxious for a straight-out explanation.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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