Meaning of straighten up in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    straighten up

    Definitions

    1. straighten oneself

    Examples

    • « He drew himself up when he talked to his superior »

    Derived terms

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  • « Some days it is a heroic act just to refuse the paralysis of fear and straighten up and step into another day. »
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