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straighten up vb (adverb)
1. to become or cause to become erect 2. Chiefly US to reform or become reformed ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations ? straighten up vi → sich aufrichten vt sep (= make straight) → gerade machen; papers → ordentlich hinlegen; picture → gerade hinhängen; hat → gerade aufsetzen; lines → begradigen; to straighten oneself up → sich aufrichten (= tidy) → in Ordnung bringen, aufräumen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I live for nothing, and I straighten up the accent of the prettiest English lips. 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. Cecily, set those pots in the pantry quick--hide those boots, Felix--shut the cupboard door, Peter--Sara, straighten up the lounge. |
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