Straight and Narrow definition

Straight and Narrow

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noun

(1) The way of proper and honest behavior

"He taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow"

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Etymology

Probably "strait and narrow," from Matthew 7:14

Adverb

honest; proceeding according to rules and plans

The project would seriously go down the pan if Mrs. Foster weren't here to keep it on the straight and narrow.

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