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.