Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set the record straight

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
set the record s-traight
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
20
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.

Inflected Forms

sets the record straight (present, singular) setting the record straight (participle, present)

Phrases

put the record straight

Frequently Paired Words

put the record straight

Questions

What does set the record straight mean?
To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.

How to pronounce set the record straight

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