playing it straight

A form of play it straight — To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of play it straight
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APA

playing it straight. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20it%20straight

MLA

“playing it straight.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20it%20straight. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “playing it straight,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20it%20straight.

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