straight and narrow

straight and narrow

n.

The way of proper conduct and moral integrity. Often used with the: kept strictly to the straight and narrow.

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[Probably alteration of "Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life" (Matthew 7:14).]

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straight and narrow

n

Informal the proper, honest, and moral path of behaviour

[perhaps an alteration of strait and narrow, an allusion to Matthew 7:14: ``strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life'']

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Noun

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straight and narrow - the way of proper and honest behavior; "he taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow" strait and narrow path, way of life, way - a course of conduct; "the path of virtue"; "we went our separate ways"; "our paths in life led us apart"; "genius usually follows a revolutionary path"