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Straight Narrow In The Loop 677 Path Correct Social Ethical Behavior

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Idiom STRAIGHT AND NARROW
Definition the path of correct social or ethical behavior that society approves of
Examples
  1. Ruth never does anything surprising or slightly out of the ordinary. She follows the straight and narrow.
  2. The boss always follows the straight and narrow, so we know he will treat us fairly and honestly.
Cross-Refs

Compare to: toe the line

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