set/put (something) straight
idiom
: to put everything in its proper place in (something) : to organize (something)
After supper, the kids helped set/put the kitchen straight.
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Our endeavor to put straight lines onto curved landscapes makes no sense.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
My mum is a saver and any money we were given from family and friends during religious holidays was put straight into the bank.
—refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
The record is being set straight on Kate Middleton's recent health scare.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Camilla opted to wear the Belgian Sapphire Tiara for the event along with its coordinating necklace and bracelet — another set straight from Queen Elizabeth's jewelry box.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
My mum is a saver and any money we were given from family and friends during religious holidays was put straight into the bank.
—refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
The record is being set straight on Kate Middleton's recent health scare.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Camilla opted to wear the Belgian Sapphire Tiara for the event along with its coordinating necklace and bracelet — another set straight from Queen Elizabeth's jewelry box.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for set/put (something) straight
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“Set/put (something) straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%2Fput%20%28something%29%20straight. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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