straight shooter

Example Sentences

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“He seemed to be a guy that was trying to do a good job in a really difficult environment, and he was a straight shooter.”

From Washington Post

“He was the most brilliant trial lawyer I have ever seen. He could connect with juries, and he was a straight shooter who had the respect of judges.”

From Washington Post

“I’m voting to confirm Judge Garland because of his long reputation as a straight shooter and legal expert,” Mr. McConnell said on the Senate floor before he cast his vote.

From New York Times

Even as strict a straight shooter as Garland could make a case for “moving forward.”

From Seattle Times

He warned it will be a months-long and difficult process to distribute vaccines, and characterized himself as a “straight shooter” for offering that grim timeline.

From Washington Post