squarely
adverb /ˈskweəli/
/ˈskwerli/
usually used after the verbIdioms - directly; not at an angle or to one side
- She looked at me squarely in the eye.
- He stood squarely in front of them, blocking the entrance.
- (figurative) We must meet the challenge squarely (= not try to avoid it).
- directly or exactly; without doubt
- The responsibility for the crisis rests squarely on the government.
- This case falls squarely into the category of abuse.
- The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
Idioms
fairly and squarely
(also fair and square)
- honestly and according to the rules
- (British English) in a direct way that is easy to understand
- (British English) exactly in the place you were aiming for