not see straight

English

Verb

not see straight

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, see, straight.
  2. (figurative, colloquial) To be unable to think clearly.
    I was so tired I was not able to see straight.
    I am so angry that I can't see straight.

Usage notes

  • Usually with contracted forms of not, but also with other negatives, such as never, no one, unable.
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