literal meaning or translation: to sit up straight; normally to describe a person who is dying to do something (usually to get promoted at work) and finally manages to get what they want; to be formally raised
promoted to a certain status
直
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straight
to straighten
fair and reasonable
frank
straightforward
(indicates continuing motion or action)
vertical
vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters
fair and honest
on duty
directly
continously
just
only
indeed
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