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strait and narrow

/streɪt ənd ˈnærəʊ/

Traducción: Frase que denota un modo de vida moralmente correcto, honesto y respetuoso de la ley, a menudo usada en el contexto de evitar problemas o tentaciones.

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/streɪt ənd ˈnærəʊ/C1informal
  • esFrase que denota un modo de vida moralmente correcto, honesto y respetuoso de la ley, a menudo usada en el contexto de evitar problemas o tentaciones.

A phrase meaning the morally correct, honest, and law-abiding way of living, often used in the context of avoiding trouble or temptation.

  1. Moral and lawful behaviorB2informal

    The conventional, honest, and morally correct way of living.

    esel camino recto y estrecho

    • After his release from prison, he decided to stay on the straight and narrow.
    • Her parents always encouraged her to follow the straight and narrow.
    • It's hard to keep on the straight and narrow when you're surrounded by temptation.