Get something straight

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verb

To understand or make clear about a fact or situation.

Let's get this straight, you're leaving the job for no reason?
Visual representation of "get something straight" - To understand or make clear about a fact or situation.

Often appears as...

  • let's get this straight
  • i want to get something straight

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Seeking Clarity

Used when you want to confirm information or clear up confusion about a situation.

Illustration for Seeking Clarity
Before we continue, let's get this straight: who is in charge here?
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Setting Facts

Expresses the need to establish accurate facts or to correct misunderstandings.

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Just to get something straight, you said that the meeting is at 3 PM, right?
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Confrontational Tone

Can imply a challenge or disagreement when clarifying a point, especially with 'let's get this straight'.

Illustration for Confrontational Tone
Let’s get this straight, you promised me a refund and now you’re refusing?
Visual representation of the word "Get something straight"

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