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strait and narrow
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straight and narrow, strait and narrownoun
the way of proper and honest behavior
"he taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow"
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strait and narrow
"Strait and narrow" is an idiomatic phrase meaning a course of honesty, righteousness, moral integrity or correct behaviour. Often it's used in the context of following a righteous path in life, particularly in the context of religious teachings. The phrase is derived from a New Testament scripture, Matthew 7:14, where Jesus refers to the gate and path that leads to eternal life as being strait and narrow. In this context, "strait" doesn't mean straight line but rather refers to a narrow or constricted passage.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of strait and narrow in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of strait and narrow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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