How to Pronounce "straighten up and fly right"
expression
STRAY-tuhn UHP and FLY RYTE
str-AY-tuhn UP and fly RYTE
Definition
This expression means to start behaving properly, stop making mistakes, and follow the rules. It's often used when telling someone to act responsibly or improve their attitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹeɪtən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈɹaɪt
British English
stɹˈeɪtən/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /flˈaɪ/ /ɹˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAY-tuhn UHP and FLY RYTE
UK
str-AY-tuhn UP and fly RYTE
Listen in Context
You need to straighten up and fly right if you want to stay in this school.
Your dad told you to straighten up and fly right before he gets angry.
The teacher wants everyone to straighten up and fly right during class.
If you don't straighten up and fly right, you're going to get into trouble, man.