How to Pronounce "keep things straight"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈstɹeɪt
KEEP THINGZ STRAYT
kˈiːp/ /θˈɪŋz/ /stɹˈeɪt
keep THINGZ STRAYT
Definition
To organize details or facts so you do not get confused; to make sure things are clear and not mixed up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈstɹeɪt
British English
kˈiːp/ /θˈɪŋz/ /stɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP THINGZ STRAYT
UK
keep THINGZ STRAYT
Listen in Context
It's hard to keep things straight when you have five kids.
Let me write it down to keep things straight.
She uses different folders to keep things straight at work.
With so many passwords, how do you keep things straight?