Phrase Hound found 230 phrases and 57 compound words that contain straight. The most common are listed below. Open straight in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 230
- straight lineA line with no curvature; a line with constant direction. The path of shortest length between two points.
- straight upTruthfully; honestly.
- go straightTo discontinue engaging in criminal acts; to become a law-abiding person.
- straight aheaddirectly ahead, without deviation
- straight and narrowA path of honesty; a procedure according to rules and plans.
- straight faceA face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.
- straight-throughOf an electrical cable, having connector pins at one end wired to the same pins at the other: pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, and so on; contrasted with crossover.
- straight linesplural of straight line: A line with no curvature; a line with constant direction. The path of shortest length between two points.
- straight awayVery soon; quickly; immediately.
- straight manA member (of any gender) of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in dialog with another comedian playing a more eccentric or otherwise more interesting …
- straight outFrankly, outspokenly.
- straight menplural of straight man: A member (of any gender) of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in dialog with another comedian playing a more eccentric or otherwise …
- super-straightAlternative form of superstraight (“extremely straight, in various senses”).
- straight from the shoulderDone in a direct manner; blunt.
- play it straightTo behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
- straight angleAn angle that is equal to 180° (pi radians or two right angles).
- going straightpresent participle and gerund of go straight
- straight forwardAlternative spelling of straightforward: Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
- straight arrowSomeone who behaves according to conventional standards; one noted for honesty and integrity.
- straight goodsThe truth; the facts.
- straight talkSimple, honest speaking.
- set the record straightTo correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
- straight edgeA lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.
- straight flushA hand that is both straight (the cards are all in sequence) and flush (the cards are all of the same suit).
- Straight Back
Compound words 57
- straightforwardProceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
- straightenTo cause to become straight.
- straightwayA straight section of a racetrack.
- straightedgeAlternative form of straight edge: A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.
- straightnessThe result or product of being straight.
- straightlyIn a straight manner; so as to be straight or aligned; without curve or bend.
- superstraightExtremely straight (in various senses).
- straightsplainTo explain LGBT issues, people or behavior to someone who is not of a heterosexual orientation (i.e. an LGBT individual) in a condescending manner, presuming the listener's inferior understanding.
- straightwashTo interpret or present a queer figure, relationship, or situation as exclusively heterosexual.
- antistraightOpposing heterosexuality.