straight shooter

noun

: a thoroughly upright straightforward person

Examples of straight shooter in a Sentence

He's a straight shooter who says what he thinks.
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The unapologetic placement of Mercury is a straight shooter that goes right for the jugular with its bow and arrow. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 22 Nov. 2024 The ‘straight shooter’ who is ‘tough as nails’ Ballard said Wiles had almost no role in managing the relationship with Gorrín or several other clients for which she is listed as a lobbyist. Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Wiles is described as a ‘straight shooter’ Ballard said Wiles had almost no role in managing the relationship with Gorrín or several other clients for which she is listed as a lobbyist. Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Miranda Lambert is a straight shooter with friend Parker McCollum. Daniela Avila, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for straight shooter 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of straight shooter was in 1914

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“Straight shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight%20shooter. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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