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idioms involving straight
On the straight and narrow
On the correct path, not immoral or illegal
The CEO refused to consider hiding the company's financial problems because he insisted that they stay on the straight and narrow.
Straighten out
To correct or fix a problem
The numbers didn't match up, but the accountant was able to straighten out the books.
Straighten up
To improve one's behavior
The production staff has been lax about quality; if they don't straighten up, we will lose another customer.
Straight as an arrow
Highly moral and ethical
No one believes that Kamiya-san stole the money; he is straight as an arrow.
Straight shooter
One who speaks honestly and directly
If Sasamoto-san said our competitor's product is better than ours, it is. He is a straight shooter.