set straight

Idioms and Phrases

Correct someone by providing accurate information; also, make an arrangement honest or fair. For example, Let me set you straight about Lisa; she's never actually worked for us , or To set matters straight I'll pay you back Monday . It is sometimes put as set the record straight , meaning “correct an inaccurate account,” as in Just to set the record straight, we arrived at ten . [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail, and that the people of Mariupol, and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten,” Chernov said from the Oscar stage.

From Seattle Times

“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail, and that the people of Mariupol, and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and that the truth will prevail and that the people of Mariupol and those who have given their lives will never be forgotten,” he said.

From New York Times

“We can make sure that the history record is set straight and the truth will prevail, and that the people of Mariupol, and those who have given their lives, will never be forgotten. Because cinema forms memories and memories form history.”

From Seattle Times

“But we all together — you, I am on you, some of the most talented people in the world — we can make sure that the history record is set straight and that the truth will prevail. And that the people of Mariupol and those who’ve given their lives will never be forgotten. Because cinema forms memories and memories form history.”

From Los Angeles Times

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