straight up

1. slang,  honestly; truly; exactly

Idioms and Phrases

Served without ice, generally said of an alcoholic drink, as in He ordered a martini straight up. Straight was first recorded with this meaning in 1874.

Example Sentences

Soon, depending on your seat, you may find yourself looking straight up.

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Ask them straight up if they think you are ready for retirement, says Farrell.

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After going nearly straight up for months, the market has hit a bit of a rough patch, particularly around the AI trade.

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In the Bentley Residences condo tower under construction in Sunny Isles Beach, north of Miami, car elevators will deliver residents straight up to their homes and deposit vehicles in adjoining “sky garages,” avoiding the need to deal with parking valets and reception areas.

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They went through a private entrance that bypassed the lobby and took an elevator straight up to the Royal Suite, where a staffer checked them in and presented their butler.

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Related Words

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