straighten out
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(verb) settle or put right. Synonyms: iron out, straighten out, put right. Example: "We need to iron out our disagreements."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) extricate from entanglement. Synonyms: disentangle, unsnarl, straighten out. Example: "Can you disentangle the cord?."
Verb Definition 2
(verb) change for the better. Synonyms: reform, straighten out, see the light. Examples: "The lazy student promised to reform." "The habitual cheater finally saw the light."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. Synonyms: clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate. Examples: "Could you clarify these remarks?." "Clear up the question of who is at fault."
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