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straight and narrow

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the straight and narrow (humorous)
if you keep on the straight and narrow, you behave in a way that is honest and moral. The threat of a good beating should keep him on the straight and narrow. Have you ever been tempted to stray from the straight and narrow?
See also: narrow, straight
the straight and narrow (path)
behavior that is correct and moral. You have to keep to the straight and narrow if you want to stay on her good side.
See also: narrow, straight
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