set/put the record straight

phrase

: to provide the facts about something that people have a false understanding or idea about

Let me set the record straight about what really happened last week.

Examples of set/put the record straight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What matters most is a reliable home base to set the record straight. — Ilana Yurkiewicz, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026

What started as some of the saddest news imaginable in the animal kingdom turned out to be nothing more than a scam — and the people who know and love Jonathan most were quick to set the record straight. — Ryan Brennan april 2, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026

Some slam Banks, while Banks herself seeks to set the record straight from her perspective. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

In some instances, whether or not intense winds actually produced a tornado creates debate among hobbyist forecasters, putting the weather service in a position to set the record straight. — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 13 Feb. 2026