straight-out

American

[streyt-out] / ˈstreɪtˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

thoroughgoing.

a straight-out Democrat.
frank; aboveboard.

straight-out British

adjective

complete; thoroughgoing
frank or honest

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straight out Idioms

see right out.

Etymology

Origin of straight-out

1830–40, from phrase straight out

Example Sentences

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“This investigation is based on nothing but false and misleading statements and straight-out lies from activists, including their attorneys,” Bianco said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023

Miller doesn’t ask his clients straight-out if they’re homeless.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2022

I asked them straight-out a few times, and they always responded that they didn’t want to feed my insecurities by giving a “yes or no” answer.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2021

In the town of Cicely, there are very few people that are portrayed as just straight-out bad.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2020

Some mediums straight-out confessed to fraud in newspapers, books, or magazines.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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