| 释义 |
Idiom put the record straightput/set the record straight to tell the true facts about a situation in order to show people that what they believed previously was not correct.She is writing her memoirs to set the record straight once and for all.
put the record straightTo make the true facts of something clear, especially when they have been previously mistaken, misunderstood, or misrepresented. There have been a lot of crazy rumors flying around for the last few days, so I'd like to put the record straight once and for all. put (or set) the record straight give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly; correct a misapprehension.put/set the ˈrecord straight (informal) give a correct version, explanation of events, facts, etc. because you think somebody has made a mistake: I think there has been some misunderstanding so I’d like to set the record straight. |