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set the record straight in French

set the record straight in French is mettre les choses au clair, mettre les points sur les i, remettre les pendules à l'heure.

set the record straight in French

mettre les choses au clair
verb
(idiomatic) To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
mettre les points sur les i
verb
(idiomatic) To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
remettre les pendules à l'heure
verb
(idiomatic) To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
tirer les choses au clair
verb
(idiomatic) To correct a previous error or misunderstanding, especially one in print.
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What is "set the record straight" in French?

"set the record straight" in French is mettre les choses au clair, mettre les points sur les i, remettre les pendules à l'heure.

Are there other ways to say "set the record straight" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "set the record straight": mettre les choses au clair, mettre les points sur les i, remettre les pendules à l'heure, tirer les choses au clair.

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