to play it straight

Examples

• All

• Everyone played it straight.

  Blog text (2)

• So that's what we'll do, we'll play it straight.

  Dark Water (2005)

• You know, just play it straight.

  Duplicity (2009)

• And we're gonna play it straight.

  Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)

• It's my last game, and I wanna play it straight.

  Slap Shot (1977)

• Oh, I could play it straight.

  The Birdcage (1996)

• I wanted to play it straight.

  Fiction book (1991)

• I'd like to play it straight this time, okay?

  Super Troopers (2001)

• There'’s not much you can do but play it straight till it'’s over.

  Passion Fish (1992)

• In order to build trust with your team, it's best to play it straight and be honest about your decisions.

Synonyms

P

to play fair

vsto play it straight

28 2.3

Act honestly and follow the rules in a game or situation

acts honestly and directly without focusing on rules

S

to speak openly

vsto play it straight

13 3.4

Talk honestly without hiding facts or feelings

acts honestly and directly rather than only talking about it

L

to lay it on the line

vsto play it straight

• Informal

8 7.8

To speak honestly and directly, even if it may cause trouble

acts honestly and directly without focusing on speech or risk

Antonyms

L

lie

∞ 2.7

A false statement told to trick someone

D

to deceive

229 3.9

To make someone believe something that is not true to get an advantage

How Honest

to speak openly

13 3.4

to play it straight

10 4.2

to cheat

502 1.2

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