Play it straight
verb
To behave or act honestly or fairly.
In business deals, it's important to play it straight.
Often appears as...
- play it straight with someone
- play it straight in business
verb
To perform or portray something in a simple or straightforward manner.
The actor decided to play it straight, avoiding over-dramatizing his role.
Often appears as...
- play it straight in acting
- play it straight performance
verb
To behave or act honestly or fairly.
In business deals, it's important to play it straight.
Often appears as...
- play it straight with someone
- play it straight in business
verb
To perform or portray something in a simple or straightforward manner.
The actor decided to play it straight, avoiding over-dramatizing his role.
Often appears as...
- play it straight in acting
- play it straight performance
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Building
Used to emphasize reliability in professional or personal relationships.
If you want lasting friendships, you need to play it straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Values Depiction
Reflects values like integrity, especially important in situations with moral choices.
I trust her to play it straight during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
Suggests a way to prevent misunderstandings or disputes with clear, honest communication.
To avoid issues later, let's play it straight from the start.
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Building
Used to emphasize reliability in professional or personal relationships.
If you want lasting friendships, you need to play it straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Values Depiction
Reflects values like integrity, especially important in situations with moral choices.
I trust her to play it straight during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
Suggests a way to prevent misunderstandings or disputes with clear, honest communication.
To avoid issues later, let's play it straight from the start.
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Building
Used to emphasize reliability in professional or personal relationships.
If you want lasting friendships, you need to play it straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Values Depiction
Reflects values like integrity, especially important in situations with moral choices.
I trust her to play it straight during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
Suggests a way to prevent misunderstandings or disputes with clear, honest communication.
To avoid issues later, let's play it straight from the start.
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