go straight
idiom
informal
: to stop being a criminal
He left the gang and promised himself that he would go straight.
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Often cougars go straight for their nutrient-rich organs, including the liver, where the compounds are stored.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
Or better yet, go straight to the websites of medical organizations.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
If using a stand mixer, go straight into kneading on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes or until the dough becomes light and springy.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Ditto for carbonated drinks, like sodas or some of the sparking stuff, since all the gas-producing bubbles in your bev go straight to your gut, Ven Huizen says.
—Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 May 2024
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
Or better yet, go straight to the websites of medical organizations.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
If using a stand mixer, go straight into kneading on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes or until the dough becomes light and springy.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Ditto for carbonated drinks, like sodas or some of the sparking stuff, since all the gas-producing bubbles in your bev go straight to your gut, Ven Huizen says.
—Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 May 2024
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“Go straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20straight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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