Definition of straight and narrow
: the way of propriety and rectitude
—used with the
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His father, Dennis, was a respected UConn gridiron legend who kept sons Aaron and D.J. on the straight and narrow.
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Aaron's parents, Dennis and Teri, were determined to keep the boys on the straight and narrow.
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The superpowers’ balancing of laissez-faire and a tight fist was usually enough to keep major clients such as Turkey and Iran, and even Arab-nationalist dictators, on the straight and narrow path of cooperation with them.
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Here are some highlights to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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But the goal of the festive visit isn't just to reward the parents - it's also intended to strengthen family bonds that could reduce recidivism and help keep kids on the straight and narrow.
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But for Ralphie and the rest of us, unsavory consequences don’t reliably keep us on the straight and narrow.
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While Rubin’s letter credited Brinkley for keeping Mill on the straight and narrow, most of Mill’s advocates are less complimentary of the judge’s performance.
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These paths to redemption aren't straight and narrow.
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