Phrase guide

straight as an arrow

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: arrow-straight

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Having no homosexual desires or thoughts; completely heterosexual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Qualifier: simile

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: droit comme un cierge — very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory
  • French: droit comme un i — very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory
  • Hungarian: nyílegyenes — very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory
  • Polish: prosty jak drut — very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory
  • Swedish: spikrak — very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory