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straight and narrow

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The way of proper conduct and moral integrity. Used with the.

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  • noun idiomatic A path of honesty; procedure according to rules and plans.

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  • noun the way of proper and honest behavior

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Alteration (by misunderstanding) of strait and narrow, from “Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life” (Matthew 7:14) from strait.]

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Probably "strait and narrow," from Matthew 7:14

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