straight-out

American  

[streyt-out] / ˈstreɪtˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

1. thoroughgoing.

   a straight-out Democrat.

2. frank; aboveboard.

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straight-out British  

adjective

1. complete; thoroughgoing

2. frank or honest

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straight out Idioms  

1. see right out.

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Etymology

Origin of straight-out

1830–40, from phrase straight out

Example Sentences

“This investigation is based on nothing but false and misleading statements and straight-out lies from activists, including their attorneys,” Bianco said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a straight-out fight as it has been for the entire year,” said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

From Seattle Times

When established rituals are interrupted, people experience biochemical reactions and “straight-out withdrawal,” said Dr. Wallace Wilkins, a Seattle-based psychologist.

From Seattle Times

Joe Kelly, a cult intervention specialist, said trauma affects people differently, and straight-out denying an event happened — like your son almost dying in a school shooting — could be one way to cope.

From Salon

In the town of Cicely, there are very few people that are portrayed as just straight-out bad.

From Salon