To pursue an idea, goal, or a dream of yours even if the odds are against you. Pushing through any doubts, concerns, and worries. Taking no bullshit from yourself and from others. Can be written as str8 rips to.
The first straight ripwill always the be hardest to do, but eventually the hits get cleaner and you enter a zone state.
To purse an idea, goal, or dream even if the odds are against you. Having no doubts and worries of the outcome. Being confident enough to take action towards one's desires. Can be written as st8 rips for short hand.
"I took a straight rip when I moved out here, I have no regrets it's been awesome ever since."
"Jeff did so many straight rips on his work, now it's being recognized in Times magazine"
"I kept fumbling on getting my business started, but all that really matters is that I tried and I would have never known the outcome if I didn't do straight rips."
Chinese ribs that look like shit and taste like shit. OP is the offending Chink food establishment on Staten Island. Englebert in New Springville hates these ribs and will tell you so.