(as)  straight as a ramrod
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ramrod
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(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrods

Definition und Bedeutung von „(as) straight as a ramrod“ im Englischen

(as) straight as a ramrod
01

(of one's posture) in a straight and rigid position 

(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrod definition and meaning
Beispiele
I am sure she is stiff as a ramrod. 
02

streng nach Vorschrift, korrekt und unbestechlich

(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation 
(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrod definition and meaning
anerkennend
formell
Redewendung
Beispiele
The new police chief is as straight as a ramrod and refuses to bend the rules. 

Der neue Polizeichef hält sich streng an die Vorschriften und weigert sich, Regeln zu beugen.

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