How do you use "play with a straight bat" in a sentence?

He always plays with a straight bat in business. In the interview, she played with a straight bat. You need to play with a straight bat if you want their trust.

play with a straight bat

Q: What does "play with a straight bat" mean?

behave honestly and fairly To deal with something in a straightforward, honest manner. From cricket's proper batting technique.

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Significado: behave honestly and fairly

行为正直、公正

Comportarse de forma honesta y justa.

正直に、公正にふるまう

정직하고 공정하게 행동하다

To deal with something in a straightforward, honest manner. From cricket's proper batting technique.

以坦率诚实的方式处理事情。源自板球正确的击球姿势。

Tratar algo de manera directa y honesta. Proviene de la técnica correcta de bateo en críquet.

物事に対して素直で誠実に対処すること。クリケットの正しいバッティング技術に由来。

솔직하고 정직하게 대응하는 것. 크리켓의 올바른 타격 기술에서 유래.

Ejemplos

He always plays with a straight bat in business.
他在商业中总是光明正大。
En los negocios siempre actúa con honestidad.
彼はビジネスでいつも正々堂々とやっている。
그는 사업에서 항상 정정당당하게 한다.
In the interview, she played with a straight bat.
面试中她表现得坦诚正直。
En la entrevista actuó con total transparencia.
面接で彼女は誠実に受け答えした。
면접에서 그녀는 성실하게 대답했다.
You need to play with a straight bat if you want their trust.
如果你想得到他们的信任，就得坦诚行事。
Si quieres que confíen en ti, tienes que ser honesto.
信頼を得たいなら正直にやらないと。
신뢰를 얻고 싶다면 정직하게 해야 한다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: business, politics

Tono: approving

✓ Correcto

Praise honest behaviour
赞扬正直的行为
Elogiar el comportamiento honesto
誠実な行動を褒める
정직한 행동을 칭찬할 때

✗ Incorrecto

In American contexts
在美国语境中不常使用
No se usa en contextos estadounidenses
アメリカではあまり使われない
미국에서는 잘 통하지 않는 표현

Origen e historia

Cricket - playing with a straight bat (vertical, facing the bowler) is the correct technique and metaphorically means honest, correct behaviour.

Contexto cultural

Era: timeless

Generation: older

Social background: middle to upper

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