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Definition the straight and narrow in British English

the straight and narrow phrase

phrase
1

the right and moral way to behave or to do something

Example

He's making an effort to get back on the straight and narrow.

Example

He has once or twice strayed from the straight and narrow.

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Definition the straight and narrow in British English