go straight

Meaning

This phrase means to continue moving forward in the same direction without turning. It is one of the most common instructions used when giving directions to travelers or drivers. It is simple, polite, and neutral in tone.

Examples

• Go straight for two blocks, and the library will be on your right.

  Go straight for two blocks, and the library will be on your right.

• Just go straight down this road until you see the park.

  Just go straight down this road until you see the park.

• Excuse me, do I go straight to get to the subway station?

  Excuse me, do I go straight to get to the subway station?

• Go straight ahead and you'll find the main entrance.

  Go straight ahead and you'll find the main entrance.

• The GPS says to go straight for another mile.

  The GPS says to go straight for another mile.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Go straightly down this street.

  ✓ Go straight down this street.

  'Straight' is used as an adverb here. 'Straighty' is not a word in English.

• ✗ Go to straight until the hotel.

  ✓ Go straight until the hotel.

  Do not put the preposition 'to' between 'go' and 'straight'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Don't turn left here; just ___ for another mile.

  💡 Continue moving forward without turning.

  Show answer

  go straight

• If you ___ down this hall, the restroom is at the end.

  💡 Keep moving forward in a line.

  Show answer

  go straight