Synonyms

go straight

Idioms

Become a law-abiding person; abandon crime. For example, Once he got out on probation, he swore he would go straight. The use of straight in the sense of “honest” dates from the 1500s and probably alludes to the opposite of crooked, used in the sense of “dishonest” from the 13th century on.

Example Sentences

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Go straight to the best Arsenal content here.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023

Go straight to the top, if need be.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2020

Go straight to the sandwich list, built mostly on breads sourced outside the restaurant.

From Washington Post • Sep. 17, 2015

Go straight to their medical practitioner and report this, and then they have to be hospitalized.”

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 4, 2011

“Never mind washing—that’ll do later. Go straight down and come straight back. I’ll start your packing and have something for you to wear. Hurry now.”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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