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straight time — straight′ time n. 1) bus a standardized work period of a set number of hours 2) bus the rate of pay for such a period • Etymology: 1855–60, amer … From formal English to slang
straight time — ☆ straight time n. 1. the number of working hours fixed as a standard for a given work period 2. the rate of pay for work during these hours … English World dictionary
straight-time — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: straight time 1. : constituting or taking place in straight time straight time work 40 straight time hours 2. : constituting or fixed at a regular base rate per hour, day, wee … Useful english dictionary
straight time — noun 1. : the regularly established working time of employees during a standard period (as a week) excluding time lost through absence or gained through overtime in most industries straight time still exceeds 35 hours a week 2. : the rate of pay… … Useful english dictionary
Straight Time — Infobox Film | name =Straight Time caption =Theatrical release poster director = Ulu Grosbard producer = Stanley Beck Dustin Hoffman Tim Zinnemann writer = starring =Dustin Hoffman Theresa Russell Gary Busey Harry Dean Stanton M. Emmet Walsh… … Wikipedia
straight time — The actual time that a mechanic takes to complete a repair job. In contrast with flat rate … Dictionary of automotive terms
Straight Time — Voir Le Récidiviste … Dictionnaire mondial des Films
straight — straight1 [ streıt ] adjective ** ▸ 1 not bending/curving ▸ 2 not leaning ▸ 3 honest and true ▸ 4 information: correct ▸ 5 without interruption ▸ 6 serious ▸ 7 voting for one party ▸ 8 drink: not mixed ▸ 9 about person ▸ 10 clean and neat ▸ 11… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
time — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English tīma; akin to Old Norse tīmi time, Old English tīd more at tide Date: before 12th century 1. a. the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
time — See active braking time break time cure time curing time elapsed time flash time glow time soaking time straight time … Dictionary of automotive terms
