You should always do the right thing.
do the right thing
idiomTo do what is ethical or just.
He found a wallet on the street and decided to do the right thing by returning it to the owner.
Even when faced with significant personal loss, she felt compelled to do the right thing and report the error to the board.
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be a thing
To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.
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best thing since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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best thing since sliced pan
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
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chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
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come right
to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well
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coming right up
Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.
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damn right
Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.