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strait and narrow

/streɪt ənd ˈnærəʊ/

Traduction: Expression désignant un mode de vie moralement correct, honnête et respectueux des lois, souvent employée dans le contexte d'éviter les ennuis ou les tentations.

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/streɪt ənd ˈnærəʊ/C1informal
  • frExpression désignant un mode de vie moralement correct, honnête et respectueux des lois, souvent employée dans le contexte d'éviter les ennuis ou les tentations.

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.

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    • 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.