set the record straight — to correct false information or misunderstandings; to clarify the facts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to correct false information or misunderstandings; to clarify the facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /set ðə ˈrekɔːrd streɪt/
Korean meaning: 잘못된 정보나 오해를 바로잡다; 사실을 명확히 하다
Korean pronunciation: **셋** 더 **레**코드 **스트**레이트
Example Sentences
- After reading all the gossip about her, the celebrity decided to set the record straight on social media.
- My mom set the record straight when my friends thought I was cool - she showed them my baby photos.
- The company's CEO held a press conference to set the record straight about the financial scandal.
set the record straight
VERB//set ðə ˈrekɔːrd streɪt//
to correct false information or misunderstandings; to clarify the facts
to correct false information or misunderstandings; to clarify the facts
Rush through the gate before it's too late to set the record straight!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
record는 '기록하다'라는 뜻의 라틴어 recordari에서 유래했고, straight는 '곧은'이라는 의미로 결합하여 '기록을 바르게 하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After reading all the gossip about her, the celebrity decided to set the record straight on social media.”
“My mom set the record straight when my friends thought I was cool - she showed them my baby photos.”
“The company's CEO held a press conference to set the record straight about the financial scandal.”
“Let me set the record straight: I did not eat the last slice of pizza - it was the dog!”
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