What is another word for leaving the straight and narrow?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːvɪŋ ðə stɹˈe͡ɪt and nˈaɹə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Sometimes, we find ourselves straying from the path we had previously set out for ourselves. This deviation from the straight and narrow can be described in many ways. Some synonyms for "leaving the straight and narrow" include:
- Going astray
- Wandering off course
- Losing sight of the goal
- Veering off track
- Diverging from the plan
- Taking a detour
- Drifting away
- Deviating from the norm
- Stepping out of line
Regardless of the phrasing, it's important to recognize when we're no longer on the path we intended and take steps to get back on track.
