think straight

To think rationally or calmly. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. Don't assign him anything else right now—he's so stressed about this case that he can't think straight. After working a 36-hour shift, I can't think straight and only want to climb into bed.

think straight

to think clearly. (Often negative.) I'm so tired I can't think straight.

ˈthink straight

think in a clear or logical way: You’re not thinking straight. If you leave your job, how will you support your family?

See also: straight, think

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Oh dear," she continued impatiently, "what a lot of bother would be saved if only people would say the things they think straight out!

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It is getting to be a great effort for me to think straight. Just this nervous weakness I suppose.

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So bitterly cold that I couldn't think straight. I had to wear a towelling outfit, with white socks, white clogs, headband and mask.

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"Fortunately, I managed to keep my cool, think straight and release myself."

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It's hard to think straight, let alone form sentences, when someone is very upset and, what's more, very upset with you; so his being struck dumb is natural, if exasperating.

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