to straighten sth

  • 1ˌstraighten sth ˈout — phrasal verb to deal with a problem or a confused situation …

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  • 2straighten something up — ˌstraighten sthˈup derived to make sth neat and tidy Main entry: ↑straightenderived …

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  • 3straighten something out — ˌstraighten sthˈout derived to deal with a confused situation by organizing things that are causing problems • I need time to straighten out my finances. Main entry: ↑straightenderived …

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  • 4straighten — straight|en [ˈstreıtn] v 1.) [I and T] also straighten out to become straight, or to make something straight ▪ Can you straighten your leg? 2.) [i]also straighten up to make your back straight, or to stand up straight after bending down 3.) [T] …

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  • 5straighten — [ˈstreɪt(ə)n] verb [I/T] to make something straight, or to become straight He straightened his tie.[/ex] • straighten sth out straighten up …

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  • 6straighten — verb 1 also straighten out (I, T) to become straight or make something straight: Straighten your tie. | The road twisted and turned and then straightened out. 2 also straighten up (I) to make your back straight, or to stand up straight after… …

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  • 7back — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ broad ▪ slender ▪ muscular, strong ▪ bent ▪ straight …

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  • 8tie — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 worn around the neck with a shirt ADJECTIVE ▪ undone ▪ His tie was undone. ▪ loose ▪ askew ▪ His tie was askew and his hair unc …

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  • 9stretch — 1 verb 1 MAKE STH BIGGER/LOOSER a) (I, T) to make something bigger or looser by pulling it, or to become bigger or looser as a result of being pulled: My big, blue sweater has stretched completely out of shape. b) (intransitive not in… …

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  • 10chair — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of furniture ⇨ See also ↑armchair ADJECTIVE ▪ comfortable, comfy (informal), cushioned, padded, plush, soft, upholstered …

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