on the straight and narrow
on the straight and narrow
Maintaining a morally upright way of life; only making choices that are considered morally and legally correct. Now that I have a conviction on my record, I really have to keep on the straight and narrow going forward. My father stayed on the straight and narrow until the day he died, and I think he regretted never doing anything wild or unexpected while he had the chance.
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