get straight

get straight
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. dejar claro
Let's get one thing straight; I'm the boss here.Dejemos clara una cosa; aquí el jefe soy yo.
b. entender bien
I'm still trying to get the difference between these two procedures straight.Todavía estoy tratando de entender bien la diferencia ente estos dos procedimientos.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Get your facts straight before you go running your mouth.Infórmate antes de empezar hablar de lo que no sabes.
Get your priorities straight. Are you serious about this or not?Ordena tus prioridades. ¿Vas a tomar esto en serio o qué?
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