as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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center field »
The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
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clear cut »
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut and dried »
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.
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get something straight »
To understand; to clarify.
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in line »
Positioned in a straight line.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
My ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.
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keep straight »
To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.
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nothing to it »
Easy; simple or straightforward.
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on the level »
Honest, sincere, straightforward.
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on the straight and narrow »
Honest; proceeding according to rules and plans.
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rule out »
To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.
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second banana »
A comedian who plays a secondary or supporting role, especially as straight man and traditionally in vaudeville or burlesque theatre.
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set straight »
To correct; to make right or true.
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shotgun »
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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