To set someone straight In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to set someone straight", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Christina Quynh calendar 2021-03-04 03:03

Meaning of To set someone straight

Synonyms:

to give instruction , to make clear

To set someone straight Verb + object/complement

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

The article finally set the criminal record straight about the serial killer.

Please set me straight about some details on this matter.

I have to set my wife straight about what happened yesterday.

Linda set her new colleagues straight about who they should ask for permission to take days off.

Other phrases about:

time marches on

Time keeps passing.

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
(the) truth will out
Used to say you believe that the truth will be discovered sooner or later
Identity theft

Using someone else's personal information illegally without permission

Grammar and Usage of To set someone straight

Verb Forms

  • set someone straight
  • sets someone straight
  • be setting someone straight
  • have/had set someone straight

The verb "set" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

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