keep (something) straight (in one's mind/head)



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keep (something) straight (in one's mind/head)

To be able to understand something clearly and comprehensively; to keep the details of something clear in one's mind. This project is getting so out of control. I can barely keep it straight in my mind anymore! I'm no good at lying because I can never keep my story straight!
See also: keep, mind, straight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elpidius-Late Greek (Latinized)
Phinees-Biblical Greek
Isaiahie-ZAY-ə (English), ie-ZIE-ə (English)English, Jewish, Biblical
Titilayo-Western African, Yoruba
PellePEL-leSwedish
Conchita[kɔ:n'tʃi:ta:]