deal/play straight

phrase

: to be honest in one's dealings
Are you dealing/playing straight with me?

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“Deal/play straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%2Fplay%20straight. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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