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Straighten out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Make something straight
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I'm always having to STRAIGHTEN OUT the wires connected to my computer. -
Meaning: Deal with a problem
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I had to STRAIGHTEN OUT things after the mess they had made. -
Meaning: Make clear and resolve
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: There are a few issues I'd like to STRAIGHTEN OUT first. -
Meaning: Improve someone's behaviour
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: Starting work has STRAIGHTENED him OUT and calmed him down.
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Meaning: Make something straight
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Straighten up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Stand straight
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: She STRAIGHTENED UP when her boss walked in. -
Meaning: Tidy
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I STRAIGHTENED UP the room before they arrived.
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Meaning: Stand straight