straighten out — to resolve or solve a problem or difficult situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to resolve or solve a problem or difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreɪtən aʊt/
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, I finally managed to straighten out my messy desk and find my passport.
- The teacher called a meeting to straighten out the confusion about the exam schedule.
- My grandmother threatened to straighten me out with her wooden spoon if I didn't stop complaining.
straighten out
NOUN[/ˈstreɪtən aʊt/]
to resolve or solve a problem or difficult situation
to resolve or solve a problem or difficult situation
Frighten out the fears, brighten out the tears, straighten out the years!
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“After three cups of coffee, I finally managed to straighten out my messy desk and find my passport.”
“The teacher called a meeting to straighten out the confusion about the exam schedule.”
“My grandmother threatened to straighten me out with her wooden spoon if I didn't stop complaining.”
“The accountant worked overtime to straighten out the company's financial records.”
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