idiom
Do the right thing
doo thuh RYT thing
/duː ðə raɪt θɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dotherightthing
Dictionary meaning
To act morally and ethically, making a decision based on what is good and just rather than on personal convenience or self-interest.
Examples
- The whistleblower chose to do the right thing even though it cost him his job.
- Doing the right thing isn't always easy, but it's essential for maintaining public trust.
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