straight bat

noun

1. cricket a bat held vertically

2. informal,  honest or honourable behaviour

Example Sentences

Farrell played a straight bat when asked whether he thought those complaints had had an impact.

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Head coach Andy Farrell tried to play a straight bat in the aftermath.

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The straight bat was still being pushed firmly forward at Wembley when he was asked whether this meant he was saying he wanted the job: "I will definitely not be saying that. I am totally relaxed about the situation. I have got to do a good job."

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"This is not a spin. I expect my politics to be played with a straight bat."

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Foakes, also unconvincing in the first innings, was a composed ally, defending with a straight bat and scoring with the occasional sweep.

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