be straight
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to not be bent or curved
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Examples (40)
- The road ahead seems to be perfectly straight.
- The picture on the wall isn't straight; it needs adjusting.
- The kitchen needs to be straight before we can cook.
- I need to make sure everything is straight before we sign the contract.
- Make sure the shelf is straight before you put books on it.
- Make sure the shelf is perfectly straight before you put anything on it.
- Is your room straight yet? Your parents are coming over.
- Let's be straight about the terms of the deal from the beginning.
- His posture should be straight for better back health.
- After the earthquake, none of the pillars were completely straight.
- After hours of tidying, the whole house was finally straight.
- So, just to be straight, you're confirming the deadline is next Tuesday?
- The line you drew isn't completely straight.
- She always tries to be perfectly straight when she stands for a photo.
- I prefer my papers to be straight in a neat pile.
- It's crucial that the instructions are straight for everyone involved.
- If the pillar isn't perfectly straight, the structure could be unstable.
- The carpenter ensured that every beam would be absolutely straight.
- Please make sure all the chairs are straight after the meeting.
- Once the communication was straight, the team could proceed efficiently.
- All the wooden beams needed to be straight for the construction.
- It's important that your posture is straight to avoid back pain.
- He always ensures his tools are straight and organized.
- I want to make sure the details are straight before we finalize the report.
- Will this tree grow to be straight and tall?
- Can you tell me if this line is straight or if it's crooked?
- The books on the shelf weren't straight, so I rearranged them.
- The manager insisted that the project goals be straight and unambiguous.
- Her hair used to be curly, but now it's naturally straight.
- He thought the fence was straight, but it actually leaned a little.
- It's hard for things to be straight with kids running around.
- After her explanation, everything was finally straight in my mind.
- For a good photograph, the horizon needs to be straight.
- The tower appears to be straight from this angle, but it actually tilts.
- By the end of the day, nothing in the office was straight.
- He asked me to be straight on the exact requirements for the task.
- The fence posts must be absolutely straight to support the wire.
- We need to check if the new table legs are straight before assembling it.
- For a good presentation, all materials must be perfectly straight.
- Is the plan for tomorrow straight with everyone?