Put straight Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpʊt/ /ˈstɹeɪt

PUT STRAYT

UK

pʊt/ /stɹˈeɪt

put-STRAYT

Definition

To make something clear or correct, often by fixing a misunderstanding or tidying up a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and conversational. Commonly used for settling confusion ('let me put that straight'), correcting mistakes, or literally making something tidy. Not used for physical objects unless referring to tidying/organizing. Often follows 'let me' or 'can I'.

• Spanish: aclarar - corregir (una situación)
• Portuguese (BR): esclarecer - arrumar (uma situação)
• Portuguese (PT): esclarecer - corrigir (uma situação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 澄清 - 纠正（情况）
• Chinese (Traditional): 澄清 - 糾正（情況）
• Hindi: सीधा करना - स्पष्ट करना
• Arabic: توضيح - تصحيح (وضع)
• Bengali: স্পষ্ট করা - ঠিক করা
• Russian: прояснить - поправить
• Japanese: はっきりさせる - 正す
• Vietnamese: làm rõ - sửa lại
• Korean: 바로잡다 - 명확히 하다
• Turkish: açıklığa kavuşturmak - düzeltmek
• Urdu: واضح کرنا - درست کرنا
• Indonesian: meluruskan - menjernihkan

Example Sentences

Can you put straight what happened yesterday?

basic

She helped to put straight the confusion.

basic

He tried to put straight the facts in his report.

basic

Let me put straight what was said in the meeting.

natural

Thanks for putting me straight about the rules.

natural

She always tries to put things straight when there's a problem.

natural