Straighten out
verb
To resolve a problem or become clear and no longer confused.
I hope they can straighten out their disagreements before the meeting.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a problem
- straighten out a situation
verb
To correct someone's behavior or attitude.
You need to straighten out your son before he gets into serious trouble.
Often appears as...
- straighten out someone
- straighten out oneself
verb
To make something that was bent or twisted return to its straight shape.
Can you help me straighten out this rug?
Often appears as...
- straighten out a rug
- straighten out a paper
verb
To clarify or make something clear.
She straightened out the complex process for us.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a process
- straighten out a plan
verb
To make something tidy or neat.
Take some time to straighten out your desk before you leave.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a desk
- straighten out a room
verb
To resolve a problem or become clear and no longer confused.
I hope they can straighten out their disagreements before the meeting.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a problem
- straighten out a situation
verb
To correct someone's behavior or attitude.
You need to straighten out your son before he gets into serious trouble.
Often appears as...
- straighten out someone
- straighten out oneself
verb
To make something that was bent or twisted return to its straight shape.
Can you help me straighten out this rug?
Often appears as...
- straighten out a rug
- straighten out a paper
verb
To clarify or make something clear.
She straightened out the complex process for us.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a process
- straighten out a plan
verb
To make something tidy or neat.
Take some time to straighten out your desk before you leave.
Often appears as...
- straighten out a desk
- straighten out a room
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Problem Solving
Use 'straighten out' when discussing finding solutions to difficulties or misunderstandings.
We need to straighten out the scheduling issues.
Pro Tip 2/2Business Context
Common in business settings when referring to addressing issues or disputes professionally.
Let's straighten out the contract terms before proceeding.
Pro Tip 1/2Problem Solving
Use 'straighten out' when discussing finding solutions to difficulties or misunderstandings.
We need to straighten out the scheduling issues.
Pro Tip 2/2Business Context
Common in business settings when referring to addressing issues or disputes professionally.
Let's straighten out the contract terms before proceeding.
Pro Tip 1/2Problem Solving
Use 'straighten out' when discussing finding solutions to difficulties or misunderstandings.
We need to straighten out the scheduling issues.
Pro Tip 2/2Business Context
Common in business settings when referring to addressing issues or disputes professionally.
Let's straighten out the contract terms before proceeding.
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