How to Pronounce "play it straight"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈstɹeɪt
PLAY it STRAYT
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /stɹˈeɪt
PLAY it STRAYT
Definition
To behave honestly and openly, without lying or trying to trick anyone. It also means to follow the rules without acting in a sneaky way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈstɹeɪt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /stɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY it STRAYT
UK
PLAY it STRAYT
Listen in Context
Just play it straight when they ask about your past jobs.
If we play it straight, people will trust us more.
The teacher told the class to play it straight during the exam.
Let’s just play it straight with them and see what happens.