as straight as a die



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NİLÜFer-Turkish
AnnANEnglish
BeppeBEP-peItalian
AngelaAN-jəl-ə (English), AHN-je-lah (Italian), AHNG-ge-lah (German)English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Slovene, Slovak, Russian, Macedonian, Late Roman
ŚWiĘTopeŁKshvyen-TAW-pewkPolish (Archaic)
Maureenmaw-REEN, MAWR-eenIrish, English