Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-straight-and-narrow
idiom
/ˌɒn ðə ˈstreɪt ənd ˈnɛəroʊ/
Definition
Following a moral or upright path, avoiding wrongdoing or undesirable behaviors.
Examples
- After his stint in rehab, he promised to stay on the straight and narrow.
- She has always tried to keep her children on the straight and narrow by instilling good values.
Meaning
To adhere strictly to ethics and proper conduct, often used when someone is making an effort to live a disciplined life.
Synonyms
- law-abiding
- virtuous
- righteous
- ethical
