straight shooter

noun

1. a person who is forthright and upstanding in behavior.

Example Sentences

Burton had a “wicked sense of humor and a “colorful” way of expressing it” but was “a straight shooter,” Wilson said.

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It’s also stunning because Bolton has strong Republican credentials, extensive experience in government service and a reputation for being a straight shooter and rule-follower.

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Kwon has developed a reputation as a straight shooter who isn’t afraid to sling some verbal darts in his efforts to maximize players’ talent.

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And one guidepost was a determination to be a straight shooter with clients.

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But I’m also a human being who’s a straight shooter, who doesn’t lie, who speaks her mind.

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