(as) straight as a ramrod
(as) straight as a ramrod
Having a very erect posture, typically accompanied by a serious or formal demeanor. He sat as straight as a ramrod at the table, glowering at me throughout the meal. She's always straight as a ramrod during class, studiously taking notes. Adam stood straight as a ramrod while getting measured at the doctor's office and was disappointed to find that he had only grown an inch.
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