the straight and narrow

Fig. a straight and law-abiding route through life. (Referring to a morally rigid and correct course of behavior. Fixed order.) You should have no trouble with the police if you stick to the straight and narrow. Roger was the kind who followed the straight and narrow every day of his life.

See also: and, narrow, straight

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Homicide Related: A Ryan Dooley Mystery" follows the story of titular character Ryan Dooley as he tries to walk the straight and narrow path, but soon finds his past is bent on knocking him off it.

He plays Carlito Brigante, a recently released convict who's determined to get his life back on the straight and narrow.

FILMS OF THE DAY by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)

The Straight and Narrow If you''re at all serious about getting your spouse back and saving your marriage, it''s time to be honest with yourself and figure out whether or not you''re going to be able to walk the straight and narrow from here on out, otherwise, there''s really no point in prolonging the inevitable, or hurting your spouse even more.