set straight

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set straight (third-person singular simple present sets straight, present participle setting straight, simple past and past participle set straight)

1. (transitive, idiomatic) To correct; to make right or true.

   Synonyms: put straight, put right

   I'd like to set straight some misconceptions about recent events.

   He misspoke, but I quietly set him straight.

   Your bedroom is a mess. Set things straight before you go out tonight.

   • 1994 May 31, Beastie Boys (lyrics and music), “Sabotage”, in Ill Communication:

     I can't stand it! I know you planned it!
     Imma set it straight, this Watergate!

• scare straight
• set the record straight
• straight-sets

• straightest