straighten out

verb

1. 1

   change for the better

   The lazy student promised to reform

   the habitual cheater finally saw the light

2. 2

   settle or put right

   we need to iron out our disagreements

3. 3

   put (things or places) in order

   Tidy up your room!

4. 4

   make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

   Could you clarify these remarks?

   Clear up the question of who is at fault

5. 5

   make straight

6. 6

   extricate from entanglement

   Can you disentangle the cord?