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Straight And Narrow

Definition: Straight And Narrow

Straight And Narrow

Noun

1. The way of proper and honest behavior; "he taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow".

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Synonym: Straight And Narrow

Synonym: strait and narrow (n). (additional references)

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Crosswords: Straight And Narrow

English words defined with "straight and narrow": undeviating, unswerving. (references)
Specialty definitions using "straight and narrow": CROOK. (references)

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Modern Usage: Straight And Narrow

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Screenplays

It's the straight and narrow from here on out, and heaven everlasting's my reward. (O Brother, Where Art Thou?; writing credit: Ethan Coen)

Lyrics

We weren't so straight and narrow (Twist Of Fate; performing artist: Olivia Newton-John)

Movie/TV Titles

The Straight and Narrow (1918)

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Expression: Straight And Narrow

Expression using "straight and narrow": be on the straight and narrow. Additional references.

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Modern Translation: Straight And Narrow

Language Translations for "straight and narrow"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

Turkish

  

dürüstçe yaşamak (be on the straight and narrow). (various references)

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Anagrams: Straight And Narrow

Proper Noun Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-a-a-d-g-h-i-n-n-o-r-r-r-s-t-t-w"

-5 letters: Hornstrandir.

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INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Crosswords
4. Usage: Modern
5. Expressions
6. Translations: Modern
7. Anagrams
8. Bibliography


  

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