Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On the straight and narrow

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  1. The unrefined and complicated
  2. The straightforward and ethically acceptable
  3. The honest but dubious
  4. The unpredictable though genuine

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Option 2 : The straightforward and ethically acceptable
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The correct answer is: The straightforward and ethically acceptable

Key Points

  • The idiom 'on the straight and narrow' means to follow an honest and morally acceptable path. (एक ईमानदार और नैतिक रूप से स्वीकार्य मार्ग का अनुसरण करना)
    • ExampleAfter facing some challenges in his youth, he decided to stay on the straight and narrow, focusing on building a successful and lawful life.
  • The phrase is often used to describe someone who has reformed their ways and is now living an honest life.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

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