In figurative contexts. Used chiefly to express the difficulty of following a moral or righteous course in life, esp. echoing Matthew 7:14…
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| 释义 | society > morality > virtue > [noun] > conduct > course of (5) narrow wayOE In figurative contexts. Used chiefly to express the difficulty of following a moral or righteous course in life, esp. echoing Matthew 7:14… highwaya1200 figurative. A way of life or course of conduct considered as morally correct or prescribed by God. Cf. way, n.1 16. the right way (also regionally gate) (of)a1628 the right way (also regionally gate) (of) (adverbial phrase): in the proper direction or position; in the correct manner. Also (Scottish): properly… straight and narrow path1842 Direct, undeviating. figurative, in collocation with narrow, esp. in straight and narrow path, a course of conventionally moral and law-abiding… high road1950 Originally and chiefly North American. The morally superior approach towards something. Esp. in to take the high road. |
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