be on the straight and narrow
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To maintain a morally upright way of life; to only make choices that are considered morally and legally correct. Now that I have a conviction on my record, I really have to be on the straight and narrow going forward. My father was on the straight and narrow until the day he died, and I think he regretted never doing anything wild or unexpected when he had the chance.
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- keep on the straight and narrow
- keep to the straight and narrow
- keep to, stay on, etc. the straight and narrow
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- opportunity makes a thief
- be honor-bound to (do something)
- feel duty bound to (do something)
- feel honor-bound to (do something)