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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➀ James survives and is be able to set the record straight (for both Johnny Law and wife Nyla) about him and Kylie.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025
After speculation arose about whether the actor was intentionally trying to model his accent after Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel — a comparison that even fellow Bravo star Cameran Eubanks called out — Isaacs set the record straight.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Knurick went to Instagram to set the record straight.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
While Rubio looked to set the record straight following the talks on Tuesday by agreeing that Ukraine, Europe and Russia will need to be involved in any ceasefire terms, some comments by Trump have prompted frustration in Kyiv and concern across Europe.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025
After speculation arose about whether the actor was intentionally trying to model his accent after Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel — a comparison that even fellow Bravo star Cameran Eubanks called out — Isaacs set the record straight.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Knurick went to Instagram to set the record straight.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
While Rubio looked to set the record straight following the talks on Tuesday by agreeing that Ukraine, Europe and Russia will need to be involved in any ceasefire terms, some comments by Trump have prompted frustration in Kyiv and concern across Europe.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Set/put the record straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%2Fput%20the%20record%20straight. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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