straight arrow

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Adjective straight arrow has 1 sense

straightarrow - conventionally moral and upright
Antonyms: crooked, corrupt (indirect, via straight)

Noun straight arrow has 1 sense

square shooter, straight shooter, straight arrow - a frank and honest person
--₁ is a kind of good person

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Straight Arrow

Definition:

A term used to describe someone who is honest, reliable, and morally upright.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense:

A person who consistently adheres to a moral code and behaves ethically.

Usage:

1. Jane is known to be a straight arrow at work, always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

2. The politician promised to be a straight arrow if elected, vowing to always put the public's interests first.

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