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straight shooter

/ˈstreɪt ˈʃuːtər/

Example:

You can always trust Sarah; she's a real straight shooter.

salt of the earth

/sɔlt əv ðə ɜrθ/

Example:

My grandparents are the true salt of the earth; they're always helping others.

your word is your bond

/jʊər wɜrd ɪz jʊər bɑnd/

Example:

He always says, 'Your word is your bond,' and he always keeps his promises.

a man of action

/ə mæn əv ˈækʃən/

Example:

He's not one to sit around and complain; he's truly a man of action.

man of his word

/mæn əv hɪz wɜrd/

Example:

You can rely on him; he's a true man of his word.

(as) straight as a ramrod

/əz ˈstreɪt əz ə ˈræm.rɑːd/

Example:

He stood as straight as a ramrod, looking at the general.

goody two shoes

/ˈɡʊd.i ˈtuː ˌʃuːz/

Example:

She's such a goody two shoes, always following the rules and never having any fun.
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