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

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Another substitute, former Arsenal man Nicolas Pepe, also brought a new energy to the hosts, running in behind on two occasions, only to shoot straight at Mendy.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024

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

From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023

Perhaps his hands were too cold to shoot straight?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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