keep sth straight
Frequency: 8.090.3 per million words
to cause something to remain in a straight position
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Examples (20)
- Keep the car straight when you're backing out.
- Please help me keep my room straight before guests arrive.
- The carpenter worked carefully to keep the wood grain straight as he cut it.
- It's a challenge to keep a shared kitchen straight when multiple people use it.
- Please keep the row of chairs straight for the ceremony.
- She always tries to keep her desk straight and organized.
- She always tries to keep her posture straight.
- The teacher reminded the students to keep their books straight in their lockers.
- It's important to keep the needle straight when sewing intricate patterns.
- Despite the sudden rush, the staff managed to keep the display straight.
- The gardener used a string to keep the hedge straight as he trimmed it.
- It's good practice to keep your tools straight after every use.
- During the parade, soldiers must keep their formation straight.
- Could you please keep the papers straight on the counter?
- He tried to keep his gaze straight ahead, ignoring the distractions.
- He struggled to keep his finances straight without a proper system.
- To ensure proper balance, you must keep your body straight on the surfboard.
- The shop owner works diligently to keep the merchandise straight and appealing.
- The teacher told the students to keep their papers straight in their folders.
- If you keep your notes straight, studying for the exam will be much easier.