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shoot straight

Idioms

Also, shoot square. Deal fairly and honestly, as in You can't trust most car salesmen, but Jim always shoots straight, or We always shoot square with our customers. These colloquial terms use straight and square in the sense of “straightforward and honest,” and shoot in the sense of “deal with.”

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shoot straight

The City striker finally escape Mukiele's attentions, only to shoot straight at Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs after Phil Foden's pass found him 10 yards from goal.

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

"And they don't care who produced them, as long as they fit and they can shoot straight."

From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023

The Heat were the NBA’s best 3-point shooting team last season at 38%, and — almost inexplicably — can’t shoot straight this season.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2023

It was Anthony's turn to miss a golden chance early in the second half as he arrived unmarked at the far post only to shoot straight at Fisher.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2022

Perhaps his hands were too cold to shoot straight?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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