idiom
Walk the straight and narrow
wok thuh STRAYT and NAIR-oh
/wɔːk ðə streɪt ənd ˈnæroʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
walkthestraightandnarrow
Dictionary meaning
To lead a virtuous, honest, and law-abiding life, avoiding temptation, dishonesty, or illegal behaviour.
Examples
- After his conviction, he promised to walk the straight and narrow.
- It can be hard to walk the straight and narrow when surrounded by corruption.
Synonyms: toe the line, keep on the straight and narrow
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