not see straight

== English == === Verb === not see straight Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not,‎ see,‎ straight. (figurative, colloquial) To be unable to think clearly. 1985, Herbert Kretzmer, "Master of the House" (song) in Les Misérables Picking up their knick-knacks when they can't see straight ==== Usage notes ==== Usually with contracted forms of not, but also with other negatives, such as never, no one, unable.