straight-out

American

[streyt-out] / ˈstreɪtˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

thoroughgoing.

a straight-out Democrat.
frank; aboveboard.

straight-out British

adjective

complete; thoroughgoing
frank or honest

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straight out Idioms

see right out.

Etymology

Origin of straight-out

1830–40, from phrase straight out

Example Sentences

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Straight out of college, graduates from the country’s maritime academies can earn more than $200,000 as a commercial sailor, with free food and private accommodations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Straight out of a Robert Eggers film, singer Lana Del Rey is haunting.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Straight out of a thinking fan’s defense of the N.F.L.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Straight out of school, she landed in Steven Soderbergh’s visceral medical drama, “The Knick,” followed by Steven Spielberg’s Cold War saga, “Bridge of Spies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Straight out, he confirmed that he was the beneficiary of just such a fund, and embarked on a great run of concession Now, was that wrong?

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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