put the record straight

put the record straight
set/put/the record straight phrase
to tell the truth about something after someone else has not told the truth about it
Main entry: record

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put/set the ˈrecord straight idiom
to give people the correct information about sth in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong

To put the record straight, I do not support that idea and never have done.

Main entry:recordidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • put the record straight — put/set the record straight ► to tell someone the true facts about something when they have been given wrong information: »Although the firm quickly put the record straight, the news had a negative impact on their shares. Main Entry: ↑straight …   Financial and business terms

  • put the record straight — put/set the record straight to tell the true facts about a situation in order to show people that what they believed previously was not correct. She is writing her memoirs to set the record straight once and for all …   New idioms dictionary

  • put the record straight — ► put (or set) the record straight correct a misapprehension. Main Entry: ↑record …   English terms dictionary

  • put the record straight — set the record straight, relayed the events accurately, organized matters …   English contemporary dictionary

  • set/put the record straight — to provide the facts about something that people have a false understanding or idea about Let me set the record straight about what really happened last week. • • • Main Entry: ↑record …   Useful english dictionary

  • put the record straight — to put right any misunderstandings; to correct any false ideas by giving the true facts …   Idioms and examples

  • put/set the record straight — ► to tell someone the true facts about something when they have been given wrong information: »Although the firm quickly put the record straight, the news had a negative impact on their shares. Main Entry: ↑straight …   Financial and business terms

  • set the record straight — put/set the record straight ► to tell someone the true facts about something when they have been given wrong information: »Although the firm quickly put the record straight, the news had a negative impact on their shares. Main Entry: ↑straight …   Financial and business terms

  • put (or set) the record straight — correct a misapprehension. → record …   English new terms dictionary

  • the record straight — To put right a mistake or false impression ● record …   Useful english dictionary

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