Phrasal Verbs With 'Straighten Out'

Straighten out

Meaning:

Make something straight

Example:

I'm always having to STRAIGHTEN OUT the wires connected to my computer.

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Straighten out

Meaning:

Deal with a problem

Example:

I had to STRAIGHTEN OUT things after the mess they had made.

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Straighten out

Meaning:

Make clear and resolve

Example:

There are a few issues I'd like to STRAIGHTEN OUT first.

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Straighten out

Meaning:

Improve someone's behaviour

Example:

Starting work has STRAIGHTENED him OUT and calmed him down.

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