Get straight Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɹeɪt

GET or GIT-STRAYT

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /stɹˈeɪt

get-STRAYT

Definition

To clarify or fully understand something; also, to explain something so there is no confusion or misunderstanding.

Usage & Nuances

This informal, conversational phrase is often used as 'let me get this straight' to double-check or confirm understanding. It can also mean making a situation clear to others or yourself. Not used for physical straightening.

• Spanish: dejar claro - entender bien - aclarar
• Portuguese (BR): deixar claro - entender direitinho - esclarecer
• Portuguese (PT): deixar claro - perceber corretamente - esclarecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 弄清楚 - 搞明白
• Chinese (Traditional): 弄清楚 - 搞明白
• Hindi: साफ़-साफ़ समझना - ठीक से समझना
• Arabic: توضيح الأمر - فهم بشكل صحيح
• Bengali: বোঝা - পরিষ্কার করা
• Russian: понять - прояснить
• Japanese: はっきり理解する - 確認する
• Vietnamese: làm rõ - hiểu rõ
• Korean: 정확히 이해하다 - 확실히 하다
• Turkish: anlamak - netleştirmek
• Urdu: صحیح طور پر سمجھنا - وضاحت کرنا
• Indonesian: memahami dengan jelas - memperjelas

Example Sentences

Let me get straight what you just said.

basic

Can you help me get straight on these instructions?

basic

I can't get straight which bus to take.

basic

Okay, let’s get straight: you’re saying this wasn’t your fault?

natural

Before we move on, I want to get things straight between us.

natural

She needed a moment to get straight what was happening.

natural