play it straight in German
play it straight in German is mit offenen Karten spielen, nicht herumtricksen, es lassen krumme Dinger zu drehen.
play it straight in German
mit offenen Karten spielen
(idiomatic) To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
nicht herumtricksen
(idiomatic) To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
es lassen krumme Dinger zu drehen
(idiomatic) To avoid criminal behavior.
sauber bleiben
(idiomatic) To avoid criminal behavior.
sich gesetzestreu verhalten
(idiomatic) To avoid criminal behavior.
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What is "play it straight" in German?
"play it straight" in German is mit offenen Karten spielen, nicht herumtricksen, es lassen krumme Dinger zu drehen.
Are there other ways to say "play it straight" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "play it straight": mit offenen Karten spielen, nicht herumtricksen, es lassen krumme Dinger zu drehen, sauber bleiben, sich gesetzestreu verhalten.
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