straight arrow
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of straight arrow
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Was it the straight arrow at the start of the series or this late-stage Kim, who’s sort of off the rails?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
Even as a child, he was a straight arrow with a sense of duty, honor and country, and he carried that Boy Scout quality into adulthood.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2021
Decent, funny, humble, this guy is a straight arrow, beloved of his king and colleagues.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2019
The critique of his demeanor implied that the lifelong public servant had lost a step or two, that he’s a shadow of the hardworking straight arrow everyone remembers.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 30, 2019
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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