(as) straight as a ramrod
(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrods
(as) straight as a ramrod
01
(of one's posture) in a straight and rigid position
Exempel
The whole class sat in their chairs as stiff as ramrods during the principal's lecture.
02
strikt och principfast, hederlig och regelstyrd
(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation
approving
formal
idiom
Exempel
Manfred is known for being straight as a ramrod in upholding justice.
Hon kan verka kall, men när det gäller plikt är hon strikt och principfast.
