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Значение идиомы straighten out
[straighten out] {v.} To correct a mistake; make you realize youare wrong.
The teacher saw Jim’s awkward sentence on the board andasked for volunteers to straighten it out.
Sometimes only a goodspanking will straighten out a naughty child.
Syn.: SQUARE AWAY.
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