How to Pronounce "have the facts straight"
expression
HAV thuh/ thee FAKS-STRAYT
hav thuh/ thee FAKTS-STRAYT
Definition
To clearly understand the true details of a situation; to know accurate information before making a decision or saying something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæks/, /ˈfækts/ /ˈstɹeɪt
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈækts/ /stɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh/ thee FAKS-STRAYT
UK
hav thuh/ thee FAKTS-STRAYT
Listen in Context
Make sure you have the facts straight before you answer.
It's important to have the facts straight when reporting news.
Do you have the facts straight about what happened?
Let me double-check that I have the facts straight before I tell you.