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straighten up

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Verb1.straighten up - straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior"
draw up, pull up
straighten - get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered"
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I live for nothing, and I straighten up the accent of the prettiest English lips.
A Bundle of Letters by James, Henry View in context
As they started to straighten up their cabin, Clayton and his wife simultaneously noticed the corner of a piece of paper protruding from beneath the door of their quarters.
Tarzan of the Apes by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Cecily, set those pots in the pantry quick--hide those boots, Felix--shut the cupboard door, Peter--Sara, straighten up the lounge.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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