Synonyms for go straight

Grammar : Verb

Spell : streyt

Phonetic Transcription : streɪt

Définition of go straight

Origin : mid-14c., "direct, undeviating, not crooked," properly "that which is stretched," adjectival use of Old English streht (altered, by analogy with streccan, from earlier streaht), past participle of streccan "to stretch" (see stretch (v.)). Meaning "true, direct, honest" is from 1520s. Of communication, "clear, unambiguous," from 1862. Sense of "undiluted, uncompromising" (e.g. straight whiskey, 1874) is American English, first recorded 1856.
Theatrical sense of "serious" (as opposed to popular or comic) is attested from 1895; vaudeville slang straight man first attested 1923. Go straight in the underworld slang sense is from 1919; straighten up "become respectable" is from 1907. Straight arrow "decent, conventional person" is 1969, from archetypal Native American brave name. To keep a straight face first recorded 1897; straight shooter is from 1928; straight-edge as a punk subculture is attested by 1987.

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Example sentences :

"You're going to get away from the mountain desert and go straight," said Allister.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"You go straight ahead and select any location you like," said Marian.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

He preferred to go straight to bed, for he was too tired to eat.
Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri

He meets me at the station, and wants me to go straight home and blackguard Betty.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

But I'll give you credit for trying to, if you'll go straight ahead.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Run down, Vic, dear, and get Geoff to go straight into the school-room.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

I suppose I should have had to go straight back to London again!
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Let us go straight for socialism and equal human rights and opportunities.
Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

Fandor did not go straight ahead to this interview: his method was not so simple.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

If misfortune happens to me, go straight through and take my place.
Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton

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