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as straight as a die

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as straight as a die

1. Very straight. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I get carsick, so I hope the roads we're taking are as straight as a die.

2. Truthful and reliable. Kate would never cheat on an exam—she's as straight as a die. I know Bob's story sounds ridiculous, but I believe him because he's as straight as a die.

See also: die, straight

as straight as a die

  (British & Australian) also as straight as a pin (American)

completely straight The road runs straight as a die for fifty miles.

See also: die, straight