set (someone) right/straight

idiom

: to tell (someone) who is wrong about something what the real facts are

She set him straight about what happened.

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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024 The truth is, there is nothing definitive or set right now. —

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 The Flames’ roster looks pretty set right now, though. —

Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 11 July 2024 That’s why the Red District was set right underneath there. —

Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for set (someone) right/straight

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