set/put the record straight

idiom

: to provide the facts about something that people have a false understanding or idea about

Let me set the record straight about what really happened last week.

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Hutchins’ close friend Rachel Mason, who has been working on a documentary for the past three years about the late DP’s life, then gave an emotional introduction to Rust, attempting to set the record straight on the festival and filmmakers’ motivations for seeing the movie through to its premiere. —

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 Many people suggest that since the conversations with Jenna happened over text, the stepmom should show her husband to set the record straight. —

Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 However, her mother, Maggie Baird, set the record straight. —

Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024 Harvey set the record straight on the group’s relationship with Mac and the misconceptions surrounding it. —

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