What does "straighten out" mean?

To resolve or correct To fix a problem, clarify a misunderstanding, or improve behavior.

How do you use "straighten out" in a sentence?

We straightened out the misunderstanding. He needs to straighten out his life. Let me straighten this out.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To resolve or correct

解决、纠正

Resolver o corregir

解決する、正す

해결하다, 바로잡다

To fix a problem, clarify a misunderstanding, or improve behavior.

修正问题、澄清误解或改善行为。

Arreglar un problema, aclarar un malentendido o mejorar el comportamiento.

問題を修正する、誤解を解く、または行動を改善すること。

문제를 고치다, 오해를 풀다, 또는 행동을 개선하다.

Base verb: straighten

Particle: out

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

We straightened out the misunderstanding.
我们消除了误解
Aclaramos el malentendido
誤解を解いた
오해를 풀었다.
He needs to straighten out his life.
他需要好好整顿自己的生活
Necesita enderezar su vida
彼は生活を立て直す必要がある
그는 생활을 바로잡을 필요가 있다.
Let me straighten this out.
让我来把这事理清楚
Déjame aclarar esto
これを解決させてくれ
이것 좀 해결하게 해 줘.

Context: problems, misunderstandings, behavior

Tone: corrective

From making something straight.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal