straight shooter

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straight shooter

n. Informal

One who is honest and forthright.

straight′-shoot′ing (-sho͞o′tĭng) adj.

straight shooter

informal a person who speaks plainly and honestly

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straight shooter - a frank and honest person

square shooter, straight arrow

good person - a person who is good to other people

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