Get straight Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɹeɪt
GET or GIT-STRAYT
ɡˈɛt/ /stɹˈeɪt
get-STRAYT
Definición
To clarify or fully understand something; also, to explain something so there is no confusion or misunderstanding.
Uso & Matices
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 - aclararPortuguese (BR): deixar claro - entender direitinho - esclarecerPortuguese (PT): deixar claro - perceber corretamente - esclarecerChinese (Simplified): 弄清楚 - 搞明白Chinese (Traditional): 弄清楚 - 搞明白Hindi: साफ़-साफ़ समझना - ठीक से समझनाArabic: توضيح الأمر - فهم بشكل صحيحBengali: বোঝা - পরিষ্কার করাRussian: понять - прояснитьJapanese: はっきり理解する - 確認するVietnamese: làm rõ - hiểu rõKorean: 정확히 이해하다 - 확실히 하다Turkish: anlamak - netleştirmekUrdu: صحیح طور پر سمجھنا - وضاحت کرناIndonesian: memahami dengan jelas - memperjelas
Oraciones de Ejemplo
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