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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My mum is a saver and any money we were given from family and friends during religious holidays was put straight into the bank.
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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
For those wondering, Bajos’ nanny gets set straight about the differences between gasoline and petroleum jelly.
—WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023
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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
For those wondering, Bajos’ nanny gets set straight about the differences between gasoline and petroleum jelly.
—WIRED, 1 Nov. 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 5 Nov. 2024.
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