Phrase guide

get straight

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of clarify: to make clear, to reach an understanding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • let me get this straight

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clarify

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: duidelijk krijgen — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • German: Klarheit verschaffen über — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • German: richtig verstehen — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • German: recht verstehen — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • German: klarstellen — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • Spanish: entender — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • Spanish: dejame / a ver si [lo] entendí bien — to make clear; to reach an understanding
  • Spanish: dejame / a ver si [lo] entiendo — to make clear; to reach an understanding