shoot straight

Idioms  

1. 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

Did a playoff team from last season suddenly forget how to shoot straight up and down the roster?

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

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

From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023

Because the NBA has become a three-point shooting league, James was asked how the Lakers can win if they can’t shoot straight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

Then I tie it to a shaft and balance the shaft with feathers so that it will shoot straight.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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