Honestly and Straight

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Honestly adverb - To tell the truth.

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Straight is a synonym for honestly in frankly topic. In some cases you can use "Straight" instead an adverb "Honestly".

Nearby Words: honest, honesty

Straight adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out

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Honestly is a synonym for straight in frankly topic. Sometimes you can use "Honestly" instead an adverb "Straight".

It's honestly easier to count the straight people, especially the straight men.

Source: Series / Project Runway
Honestly, there are several examples of this trope being played straight and averted.

Source: Video Game / The Walking Dead
Mood Whiplash: Certain scenes (like Nephlite's death and the flashback to the destruction of the Moon Kingdom) are honestly played a bit too straight to be funny.

Source: Web Video / Sailor Moon Abridged

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