square shooter

/'skweə'ʃu:tə/

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The term "square shooter" is a noun that refers to a person who is frank, honest, and straightforward. Someone who is a square shooter is trustworthy and does not deceive others.

Explanation:

• Frank: This means being open and honest in what you say.
• Honest: This means being truthful and not lying or cheating.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "square shooter" to describe someone you know who always tells the truth and is fair in their dealings. It’s often used in a positive context.

Example:

• "I really appreciate John; he’s a square shooter who always tells me the truth, even when it’s hard to hear."

Advanced Usage:

In more formal situations, you might refer to a square shooter in discussions about ethics in business or personal relationships, emphasizing their integrity and reliability.

Word Variants:

• Square: This can refer to something that is even and right, often used to describe fairness in a broader sense.
• Shooter: While in this context it means a person, in other contexts it can refer to someone who shoots something (like a camera or a gun).

Different Meaning:

In other contexts, "square shooter" can also refer to someone who plays games or sports fairly, without cheating.

Synonyms:

• Honest person
• Straight shooter
• Upright individual
• Trustworthy person

Idioms:

While "square shooter" is itself an idiom, you might encounter phrases like: - "Play it straight" (to be honest and fair). - "Call a spade a spade" (to speak honestly about something, even if it’s unpleasant).

Phrasal Verb:

There aren't specific phrasal verbs related directly to "square shooter," but you can use phrases like "come clean" (to confess or admit the truth) to convey a similar sense of honesty.

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Noun

1. a frank and honest person

Synonyms

• straight shooter
• straight arrow