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idiomset sb straightto tell someone the right or best way to do something when they are doing it wrong, or tell them the truth about something when they believe something that is untrue:When I praised her good taste in choosing screen roles, Dewhurst set me straight. She said she had to like the character, but she worked mainly for money.Like my mother always said: women always know right from wrong. Ask us - we'll set you straight! —see also set/put the record straight
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