(as) straight as a ramrod
(as) straight as a ramrod
Having a very erect posture, typically accompanied by a serious or formal demeanor. He sat as straight as a ramrod at the table, glowering at me throughout the meal. She's always straight as a ramrod during class, studiously taking notes.
See also: ramrod, straight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- ramrod straight
- be as stiff as a ramrod
- (as) stiff as a board
- (as) stiff as a poker
- get serious
- Get serious!
- (as) stiff as a ramrod
- like a whipped dog
- minor
- in a minor key