put the record straight

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put the record straight

To make the true facts of something clear, especially when they have been previously mistaken, misunderstood, or misrepresented. There have been a lot of crazy rumors flying around for the last few days, so I'd like to put the record straight once and for all.
See also: put, record, straight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put (or set) the record straight

give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly; correct a misapprehension.
See also: put, record, straight
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

put/set the ˈrecord straight

(informal) give a correct version, explanation of events, facts, etc. because you think somebody has made a mistake: I think there has been some misunderstanding so I’d like to set the record straight.
See also: put, record, set, straight
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • put/set the record straight
  • set the record straight
  • recognize (someone or something) for what (someone or something) is
  • recognize for what it is
  • if truth be told
  • get (one's)/the facts straight
  • get the facts straight
  • the big lie
  • big lie
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I WRITE to put the record straight as to the circumstances surrounding the charge for the Mayor's dinner.
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Whilst in no way wishing to take away from Bryn Bella's other green achievements and credentials, I would be grateful if you would kindly put the record straight on this particular matter!
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MOSELEY will be looking to put the record straight when they take on London Scottish at Billesley Common tomorrow.
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He tweeted: "Just to put the record straight, I was offered a new deal but have decided to move on!" The latest departures follow the exits of Wales second-row Luke Charteris, outside-half Jason Tovey and wing Aled Brew, while foreign imports Tom Willis Ben Castle have retired.
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But they put the record straight with a polished, enterprising performance and the only surprise was that they did not score more.
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And Blues boss David Young believes Gloucester will be out to "put the record straight" at Kingsholm (3pm).
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CARDIFF Blues boss David Young believes Gloucester will be out to "put the record straight" in today's LV Cup clash at Kingsholm.
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PETER Moores is determined to "move on" with Lancashire - even though he admits he has yet to put the record straight over his sacking as England coach.
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"Catterick never put the record straight - and at his press conference before the next match, an FA Cup third round tie, he told the assembled hacks: 'Gentlemen this is not my team, it is the hooligans' team.' "Well 'the hooligans' team' won the FA Cup that year!
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So to put the record straight, Danny and RED I have known each other for years.
Cracking the whip
This song would have brought back many memories to my cousins who watched this show and I thought I would put the record straight in memory of the great Frank and Doris, of whom many of your older readers will have fond memories.
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SUNDERLAND boss Paolo Di Canio has put the record straight about an incident at the team's hotel.
Di Canio hotel row
I would just like to put the record straight about the meeting with Vince Cable last week.
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