# play it straight

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
2. To perform a role in a manner that is not comedic or exaggerated.
3. To avoid criminal behavior.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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