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set straight

Idioms

Correct someone by providing accurate information; also, make an arrangement honest or fair. For example, Let me set you straight about Lisa; she's never actually worked for us, or To set matters straight I'll pay you back Monday. It is sometimes put as set the record straight, meaning “correct an inaccurate account,” as in Just to set the record straight, we arrived at ten. [First half of 1900s]

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“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail, and that the people of Mariupol, and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

And she has some things she’d like to set straight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2023

"To be honest the fight was probably the only thing keeping my mind set straight," said Pimblett.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2022

The flyer is a list of accusations and notions about the ATF that the agency wants to set straight about itself to the public.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2022

As Karhide had no regulations at all about leaving the country, I set straight off.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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