set/put (something) straight

idiom

: to put everything in its proper place in (something) : to organize (something)

After supper, the kids helped set/put the kitchen straight.

Examples of set/put (something) straight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My mum is a saver and any money we were given from family and friends during religious holidays was put straight into the bank. —

refinery29.com, 17 July 2024 The record is being set straight on Kate Middleton's recent health scare. —

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024 Camilla opted to wear the Belgian Sapphire Tiara for the event along with its coordinating necklace and bracelet — another set straight from Queen Elizabeth's jewelry box. —

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023 For those wondering, Bajos’ nanny gets set straight about the differences between gasoline and petroleum jelly. —

WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for set/put (something) straight

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