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Old 15-Sep-2004, 10:22
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He drove straight through a red light.

Is it OK to say, "he drove through a red light"? What does "straight" mean here? Thanks. :)
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It's fine. "straight" is an intensifier, meaning, he didn't hesitate or whatever.

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