straight goods
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If your correspondent is presenting the straight goods, and I believe he is, then I, as one of this country's well-meaning, nonthinking citizens, bow my head in shame.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Is that straight goods?" asked Gaynor, losing confidence in the justice of his wordy assault.
From Thoroughbreds by Fraser, William Alexander
"Now, Boss, I'm goin' to give you the straight goods," Haney pleaded.
From The Diamond Master by Futrelle, Jacques
Oh yes, it’s straight goods I’m givin’ you.
From Jewel Weed by Fisher, Harrison
But it would have to be straight goods, Blount; no 'ifs' and 'ands' about it.
From The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush by Lynde, Francis
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