straight and narrow

noun

: the way of propriety and rectitude

—used with the

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of strait and narrow; from the admonition of Matthew 7:14 (King James Version), "strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life"

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for straight and narrow

• caballero
• mescalero
• aero
• faro
• garo
• marrow
• pharaoh
• sparrow
• taro
• bolero
• bracero
• estero