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
Lobo said Thursday he brought Bonilla in to clean up the force, because he was known as a straight arrow.
From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2020
In other words, when it comes to following U.S. law and protocol, Bolton is a fairly straight arrow.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2020
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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