go straight
idiom
informal
: to stop being a criminal
He left the gang and promised himself that he would go straight.
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Some straight-legs go straight starting at the hip, others at the thigh, and some can even start at the knee.
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Reese’s fans should go straight for the Peanut Butter Cup flavor, which scratches that candy bar itch without the sugar crash.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, colorful cookware makes entertaining a breeze, as these pieces can go straight from the oven or stovetop to the table.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Some straight-legs go straight starting at the hip, others at the thigh, and some can even start at the knee.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Reese’s fans should go straight for the Peanut Butter Cup flavor, which scratches that candy bar itch without the sugar crash.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, colorful cookware makes entertaining a breeze, as these pieces can go straight from the oven or stovetop to the table.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go straight
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“Go straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20straight. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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