straighten out

verb

1. to make or become less complicated or confused

   the situation will straighten out

2. to reform or become reformed

Idioms and Phrases

Clear up disorder, a confusion, or a misunderstanding, as in This is an awful mess; I hope you'll straighten it out , or I don't understand; please straighten me out . [Late 1800s]

Adopt an honest, upright course, as in He's only sixteen; I'm sure he'll straighten out before long . [First half of 1900s]

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