| 单词 | on the straight |
| 释义 | > as lemmason the straight b. on the straight: (a) along a straight line, not following irregularities of contour; (b) parallel with the side, as opposed to ‘on the cross’ = diagonally; (c) slang behaving reputably. ΘΚΠ the world > space > direction > in the direction that [phrase] > straight on the straight1663 the world > space > relative position > state or position of being parallel > parallel with the side [phrase] on the straight1894 1663 B. Gerbier Counsel to Builders 48 Work rated on running measure, and on the straight. 1894 Paris Mode I. 31/2 It is usually cut on the cross... The material is folded over to form a triangle, and in anything cut out of it in this position the threads run differently to what is cut on the straight. 1900 E. Wallace Writ in Barracks 103 O the garden it is lovely—That's when Jerry's on the straight! < as lemmas |
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