think straight



think straight

to think clearly. (Often negative.) I'm so tired I can't think straight.
See also: straight, think

think straight

to use your mind effectively The actor said she was so surprised to be nominated for an award that she still can't think straight.
Usage notes: usually used in a negative way, as in the example
See also: straight, think

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alfonsoahl-FON-so (Spanish), ahl-FAWN-so (Italian)Spanish, Italian
EwoudAY-vowt, AY-wowtDutch
Antton-Basque
StasSTAHSRussian
Emanuele-MAH-nuw-el (German)Romanian, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Czech, Croatian
Vincenzoveen-CHEN-tsoItalian