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a straight-A student
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a student who gets the top grade in every subject
American term, because A is the top grade there. British speakers say 'a top student' or 'get top marks'. Also 'get straight As'.
In context
Mai was a straight-A student, so everyone expected her to win the scholarship.
My cousin is a straight-A student, but she says the pressure is exhausting.
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