Straight and narrow

Directions: In the following items, an idiom or a proverb is given. Select the response that correctly describes the meaning of the idiom or proverb and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Be excessively careful.
  2. B. Honest and morally acceptable way of being.
  3. C. Follow the straight path defined by society.
  4. D. To not deviate from one’s goal.

Correct Answer: B. Honest and morally acceptable way of being.

Explanation

Straight and narrow refers to living in an honest, morally upright, and disciplined way without deviating into wrongdoing.

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