straight-out

[streyt-out]

adjective

Informal.

1. thoroughgoing.

   a straight-out Democrat.

2. frank; aboveboard.

straight-out

adjective

1. complete; thoroughgoing

2. frank or honest

Word History and Origins

Origin of straight-out¹

1830–40, from phrase straight out

Idioms and Phrases

see right 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

Hamilton, who heads the Valley Bureau, called the council member’s figure a “straight-out lie,” claiming that the LAPD’s portion of the budget is only 18%.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s running on her opposition to “misinformation, conspiracy theories, and at times, straight-out lies” about the integrity of the state’s elections.

From Washington 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

The video isn't a dog whistle — this is a straight-out clarion horn to the people on the radical right.

From Salon