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do the right thing

idiom

To do what is ethical or just.


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  1. 01

    be a thing

    To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.

  2. 02

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  3. 03

    best thing since sliced pan

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  4. 04

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  5. 05

    chance'd be a fine thing

    Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

  6. 06

    come right

    to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well

  7. 07

    coming right up

    Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.

  8. 08

    damn right

    Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.

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