2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'STRAIGHTEN'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'STRAIGHTEN'

Straighten out

1. Make something straight
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I'm always having to STRAIGHTEN OUT the wires connected to my computer.
2. Deal with a problem
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I had to STRAIGHTEN OUT things after the mess they had made.
3. Make clear and resolve
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: There are a few issues I'd like to STRAIGHTEN OUT first.
4. Improve someone's behaviour
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Starting work has STRAIGHTENED him OUT and calmed him down.

Straighten up

1. Stand straight
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She STRAIGHTENED UP when her boss walked in.
2. Tidy
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I STRAIGHTENED UP the room before they arrived.