not see straight

Verb

 * 1)  To be unable to think clearly.
 * I was so tired I was not able to see straight.
 * I am so angry that I can't see straight.
 * 1) * 1985,, in
 * Picking up their knick-knacks when they can't see straight
 * 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.