get straight

Idioms

Also, have straight. Understand correctly or make something clear, as in Now let's get it straight—you'll take over at four, or Do I have it straight about when you're leaving? This expression uses straight in the sense of “in proper order” or “not confused.” [c. 1920]

Example Sentences

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"I don't think I'm going to get straight back on the practice court," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

"I couldn't really do anything more than the bare minimum in terms of looking after my kids. I'd put them down at seven and have to get straight into bed," the freelance journalist says.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Some get debilitating headaches, or nausea, or deal with emotionally numbness, side effects that can be frustratingly difficult to even get straight answers about.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2025

We’ll get straight to it: It might finally be time to retire your skinny jeans.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024

“You are right to get straight to our business,” he says.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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