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Straight shooter

British pronunciation/stɹˈeɪt ʃˈuːtə/
American pronunciation/stɹˈeɪt ʃˈuːɾɚ/
Straight shooter
[NOUN]
1

an individual who is characterized by being honest and trustworthy

antonyms : liar
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straight shooter definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "straight shooter" and when to use it?

The phrase "straight shooter" originated from marksmanship, referring to someone who accurately hits a target without deviation. It is now used as an idiom to describe people who communicate and act honestly, without deception. This idiom can be used in personal, professional, or casual settings.

Examples
1BILL McGAHN IS REPRESENTED BY BILL BURKE WHO IS A FORMER SOUTHERN BURKE WHO IS A FORMER SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROSECUTOR AND IS VERY, DISTRICT PROSECUTOR AND IS VERY, YOU KNOW, SAVVY AND STRAIGHT YOU KNOW, SAVVY AND STRAIGHT SHOOTER.
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