the straight and narrow

Related to word: straight

Idiom

Definition

  1. To behave in an honest and morally correct way.

    行為正直,遵守道德規範

    • Since his last mistake, he has been trying to stay on the straight and narrow.

      自從上次犯錯後,他一直努力走在正道上。

    • My parents always taught us to stay on the straight and narrow and to be honest people.

      我的父母總是教導我們要走在正道上,做誠實的人。

    • To maintain a good reputation, she has always followed the straight and narrow path.

      為了保持良好的聲譽,她一直遵循正直的道路。