Usually in a comedy situation with two people, one is the "straight man". He sets up the funny guy with a "straight line" -- a statement which allows the funny guy to make a joke. Therefore a straight line is really a "set up" for a joke.
Don't feed me straight lines, young man!
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It means 'Don't try to manipulate my words / behavior' and it happens when someone provoke other person by a triggering treacherous statement, that can be spontaneous or intentional.
You want to hit me, do you? - Don't feed me straight lines, I can see your disguised misandry
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It means 'Don't try to manipulate my words / behavior' and it happens when someone provoke other person by a triggering treacherous statement, that can be spontaneous or intentional.
You would like to hit me, do you? - Don't feed me straight lines, I can see your disguised misandry
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