straight goods
The phrase "straight goods" is used to describe honesty or authenticity, often in informal contexts.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)Honest and accurate information.
Example
- Just give me the straight goods; I need to know what's really happening.
- She always provides the straight goods, no sugarcoating.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Someone or something genuine or authentic.
Example
- He's the straight goods, a real professional in his field.
- These antiques are the straight goods, not replicas.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "straight goods":
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