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Definition straighten out in American English

straighten out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
Example

She tried to straighten her leg out, crying in pain.

2

to deal with a problem or a confused situation

Example

A team of accountants was brought in to straighten out the firm's finances.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
2.1

to help someone with problems improve their inappropriate behavior

Example

He spent years trying to straighten out his drug-addict brother.

Synonyms and related words
help assist support
Definition straighten out in American English