be as straight as a die



be as straight as a die

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

be as straight as a die

to be completely honest You can trust Penny to tell you the truth - she's as straight as a die
See also: die, straight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AdelynAD-ə-linEnglish (Modern)
Ayaneah-yah-neJapanese
HerbertHUR-bərt (English), er-BER (French), HER-bert (Polish)English, German, French, Slovene, Polish
Katrinekaht-REE-ne (Danish)Danish, Norwegian
EsbjÖRn-Swedish
Tzion-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew