be straight

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

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?