put (something) straight



put (something) straight

To straighten something out or make something properly arranged; to fix, correct, or make amends for something. There are a few details in this contract we need to put straight before I'm ready to sign it. Tom's brother really made a mess of things with the company, but there's still time to put things straight. Sorry I can't come out with you tonight, I've just got to put my marriage straight before I can think of doing anything else.
See also: put, straight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Abelone-Danish
Amadi (2)-Western African, Yoruba
RichRICHEnglish
Herodias-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Corneliokor-NE-lyoSpanish, Italian
OsbornAHZ-bornEnglish