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sets the record straight

sets the record straight is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set the record straight.

Meaning of set the record straight

Verb

set the record straight (third-person singular simple present sets the record straight, present participle setting the record straight, simple past and past participle set the record straight)

  1. (idiomatic) To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.

Questions about sets the record straight

What is sets the record straight the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sets the record straight is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set the record straight.

Words near sets the record straight in the dictionary

  1. sets the cat among the pigeons
  2. sets the heather alight
  3. sets the heather on fire
  4. sets the land
  5. sets the pace
  6. sets the record straight
  7. sets the stage
  8. sets the table
  9. sets the Thames on fire
  10. sets the tone
  11. sets the wheels in motion

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