straight and narrow
straight and narrow
nounDefinition of STRAIGHT AND NARROW
: the way of propriety and rectitude —used with the
Origin of STRAIGHT AND NARROW
probably alteration of strait and narrow; from the admonition of Matthew 7:14(Authorized Version), “strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life”
First Known Use: 1930
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