Phrase guide
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noun
Someone who behaves according to conventional standards; one noted for honesty and integrity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see straight, arrow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a frank and honest person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: square shooter, straight shooter
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: good person
History
From archery, in which an arrow that has a straight shaft flies where you shoot it, while a crooked arrow will veer off.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
