straight laced
comparative of straight-laced
/streɪt leɪst/
adjective
- Having very strict, traditional, and often old-fashioned moral or social attitudes.
- He comes from a straight-laced family that values politeness and punctuality above all.
- My straight-laced aunt disapproves of loud music and casual clothing.
- The school's straight-laced dress code requires collared shirts and closed-toe shoes.
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