set straight

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Correct someone by providing accurate information; also, make an arrangement honest or fair. For example, Let me set you straight about Lisa; she's never actually worked for us, or To set matters straight I'll pay you back Monday. It is sometimes put as set the record straight, meaning “correct an inaccurate account,” as in Just to set the record straight, we arrived at ten. [First half of 1900s]

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