think straight

To think rationally or calmly. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. Don't assign him anything else right now—he's so stressed about this case that he can't think straight. After working a 36-hour shift, I can't think straight and only want to climb into bed.

think straight

to think clearly. (Often negative.) I'm so tired I can't think straight.

ˈthink straight

think in a clear or logical way: You’re not thinking straight. If you leave your job, how will you support your family?

See also: straight, think

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

can't think straight
use (one's) head
use head
use one's head
use your head
Use your head!
use (one's) coconut
detail
detail (one) to (someone or something)
detail to

References in classic literature

Oh dear," she continued impatiently, "what a lot of bother would be saved if only people would say the things they think straight out!

The Voyage Out

It is getting to be a great effort for me to think straight. Just this nervous weakness I suppose.

Yellow Wallpaper

So bitterly cold that I couldn't think straight. I had to wear a towelling outfit, with white socks, white clogs, headband and mask.

It was like visiting Antarctic in bikini and white clogs

'Right now I'm hurt and I really can't think straight because I really regret the loss,' said Gonzaga, who had six points for the Lady Troopers.

Jovelyn Gonzaga vows to step up for Army to keep quest for PVL bronze alive

0121 345 0600 HOT COMEDY Stephen Bailey - Can't Think Straight He's your new potty-mouthed best friend, who supported Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their recent UK tours.

48 hours BIRMINGHAM HOT LIST

The 'Patient Manager'understands that the patient is so worried that they can't think straight, that every small helpful gesture means so much.

Giving credit where it's due

Researchers found it's think straight we're hungry "Glucose is virtually the only fuel source for your brain.

medical notes

This is a guy who can think straight, even when he isn't thinking straight.

A topical tale of politics, youth

"Fortunately, I managed to keep my cool, think straight and release myself."

Daredevil's Niagara escape

Jackie, who runs an American diner called Route 66 in the Costa Brava resort with her husband, said: "I can't think straight at all, I'm just in so much shock.

MURDERED SCHOOLBOY'S MUM 'IN SHOCK'

Daniella Monet, Victorious "Don't get so giddy that you can't think straight. Holding your own and staying true to yourself is far more attractive in the long run."

Get flirty! your fave A-list ladies share their guy-snagging secrets

It's hard to think straight, let alone form sentences, when someone is very upset and, what's more, very upset with you; so his being struck dumb is natural, if exasperating.

Can't forget his affair; Dear LINDA WALES' TOP AGONY AUNT

We are now in a situation where badly-thought-out policies are hastily being imposed on the British public, by a deaf administration which can't think straight.

Coalition makes Gordon look good

Bands performing Saturday include Motion of the Ocean, Fog Wizard, Division of Hate, Faces of Mars, Ben Levin Group, Our Name is Legions, Signs of Chaos, Think Straight, Arsenal, Lost Since a Thought and World Enemies.

Obey the metal masters

I Can't Think Straight Censored in India Formerly-PG lesbo flick got adult rating & sex scene chopped

The gaydar: here's a taste of lesbians in pop culture this month. Who missed the mark and who was right on target?

词组	think straight
释义	think straight think straight To think rationally or calmly. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. Don't assign him anything else right now—he's so stressed about this case that he can't think straight. After working a 36-hour shift, I can't think straight and only want to climb into bed. See also: straight, think Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. think straight to think clearly. (Often negative.) I'm so tired I can't think straight. See also: straight, think McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ˈthink straight think in a clear or logical way: You’re not thinking straight. If you leave your job, how will you support your family? See also: straight, think Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: can't think straight use (one's) head use head use one's head use your head Use your head! use (one's) coconut detail detail (one) to (someone or something) detail to References in classic literature Oh dear," she continued impatiently, "what a lot of bother would be saved if only people would say the things they think straight out! The Voyage Out It is getting to be a great effort for me to think straight. Just this nervous weakness I suppose. Yellow Wallpaper So bitterly cold that I couldn't think straight. I had to wear a towelling outfit, with white socks, white clogs, headband and mask. It was like visiting Antarctic in bikini and white clogs 'Right now I'm hurt and I really can't think straight because I really regret the loss,' said Gonzaga, who had six points for the Lady Troopers. Jovelyn Gonzaga vows to step up for Army to keep quest for PVL bronze alive 0121 345 0600 HOT COMEDY Stephen Bailey - Can't Think Straight He's your new potty-mouthed best friend, who supported Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their recent UK tours. 48 hours BIRMINGHAM HOT LIST The 'Patient Manager'understands that the patient is so worried that they can't think straight, that every small helpful gesture means so much. Giving credit where it's due Researchers found it's think straight we're hungry "Glucose is virtually the only fuel source for your brain. medical notes This is a guy who can think straight, even when he isn't thinking straight. A topical tale of politics, youth "Fortunately, I managed to keep my cool, think straight and release myself." Daredevil's Niagara escape Jackie, who runs an American diner called Route 66 in the Costa Brava resort with her husband, said: "I can't think straight at all, I'm just in so much shock. MURDERED SCHOOLBOY'S MUM 'IN SHOCK' Daniella Monet, Victorious "Don't get so giddy that you can't think straight. Holding your own and staying true to yourself is far more attractive in the long run." Get flirty! your fave A-list ladies share their guy-snagging secrets It's hard to think straight, let alone form sentences, when someone is very upset and, what's more, very upset with you; so his being struck dumb is natural, if exasperating. Can't forget his affair; Dear LINDA WALES' TOP AGONY AUNT We are now in a situation where badly-thought-out policies are hastily being imposed on the British public, by a deaf administration which can't think straight. Coalition makes Gordon look good Bands performing Saturday include Motion of the Ocean, Fog Wizard, Division of Hate, Faces of Mars, Ben Levin Group, Our Name is Legions, Signs of Chaos, Think Straight, Arsenal, Lost Since a Thought and World Enemies. Obey the metal masters I Can't Think Straight Censored in India Formerly-PG lesbo flick got adult rating & sex scene chopped The gaydar: here's a taste of lesbians in pop culture this month. Who missed the mark and who was right on target?
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