straighten up
Britishverb
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to become or cause to become erect
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to reform or become reformed
Example Sentences
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Now, it is helping the company straighten up its balance sheet—and getting its hands on a major business in return.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
There shall be no more merriment, and in the words of Nat King Cole, it is time to straighten up and fly right.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2025
That caused Biden to straighten up to full attention.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
Gates’ first trip began in March to Poland, where he spent three weeks volunteering in animal shelters to walk dogs and straighten up warehouses.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
When they landed, Gregor dismounted but couldn’t straighten up without bumping his hard hat.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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