straight arrow
Example Sentences
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As the straight arrow protagonist, Park expertly pulls off a trick similar to Kristen Wiig in “Bridesmaids”: Her character serves as the narrative engine, while also setting up comedy opportunities for the others.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Even as a child, he was a straight arrow with a sense of duty, honor and country, and he carried that Boy Scout quality into adulthood.
From Washington Post • May 26, 2021
In other words, when it comes to following U.S. law and protocol, Bolton is a fairly straight arrow.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2020
The critique of his demeanor implied that the lifelong public servant had lost a step or two, that he’s a shadow of the hardworking straight arrow everyone remembers.
From Washington Times • Jul. 30, 2019
At Truman, Wayne is known as a straight arrow, Mr. Responsibility.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
