(as|) straight as an arrow
/æz stɹˈeɪt æz ɐn ˈæɹoʊ/
phrase
used to describe a very honest and moral person
"He is straight as arrow."
"My uncle is as straight as an arrow and has never told a lie in his entire honest life."
Explore 12 English words about honest with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
used to describe a very honest and moral person
"He is straight as arrow."
"My uncle is as straight as an arrow and has never told a lie in his entire honest life."
an individual who is characterized by being honest and trustworthy
"He is a straight shooter in business."
"He is a straight shooter in business and clients trust him because he never exaggerates or lies."
a person who is highly respected due to their honesty and humility
"My neighbors are the salt of the earth."
"The farmers in that small village are the salt of the earth and will help anyone in need without expecting anything in return."
used to refer to someone who means every word that they say
"He always keeps his word."
"He always keeps his promises, demonstrating that his word is his bond."
a person who actually gets things done instead of just talking about them
"She is a woman of action."
"He is a true man of action who solves problems quickly instead of just talking about them."
a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them
"He is a man of his word."
"She is a woman of her word who always does what she promises to do."
(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation
"He stands straight as a ramrod."
"The officer was as stiff as a ramrod and followed every rule without any deviation."
used to describe someone who can be trusted or depended on
"She is true as steel."
"My best friend is as true as steel and I can always depend on her."
an individual who criticizes others in a firm yet kind manner
"He spoke to me like a Dutch uncle."
"My father acted as a Dutch uncle, offering firm but loving advice about my career choices."
used to describe a very honest and moral person
"He is straight as an arrow."
"Known for his integrity, the politician was widely regarded as being as straight as an arrow."
(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation
"He is straight as a ramrod."
"The disciplined soldier stood straight as a ramrod, adhering to every regulation without question."
an exceptionally good or moral person
"She is a goody two shoes."
"Despite her reputation as a goody two shoes, she had a mischievous sense of humor."
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