play it straight

Meaning

1. to be honest and not try to trick sb

In the movies · 3

• if he takes a shine to you, he'll play it straight.Interstate 602002
• But I didn't cross you, Phil. I played it straight with you.Night and the City1950
• I'm gonna go out with style. Play it straight.Slap Shot1977
• You play straight with me, I'll play straight with you.Interstate 602002
• we're gonna play straight man-to-man pressure defense.Coach Carter2005
• - How come I always gotta play the straight man? - Hey, man, think about it.House of Games1987
• Okay, you can leave it paused for now, but we're gonna - play through that, go straight... - Hey.Zero Dark Thirty2012

Learn it in full scenes

• Interstate 602002
  • The Legend of O.W. Grant
  • Neal's Dad Hijacks His Birthday Lunch
  • Neal Takes the Card Test
• Night and the City1950
  • Harry Pitches His Fuel Pill to Mary
  • Mary Borrows Money From Adam
  • Harry Gets the Club Rules

From the same entry

• go straight
• straight away
• straight from the shoulder
• straight off
• straight up
• hit in the eye
• from the horse's mouth
• think straight
• get straight
• put straight
• straight A's
• the straight and narrow