do the something thing
do the right thing
To act or behave correctly, appropriately, or with the best intentions. We are none of us perfect; I just try to do the right thing and let other people live as they wish.
See also: right, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do the right thing
COMMON If you do the right thing, you do what is morally right in a situation. I know I can rely on you to do the right thing.
See also: right, thing
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
do the right thing
marry a woman you have made pregnant in order to avoid a scandal. informal euphemisticSee also: right, thing
do the — thing
engage in the particular form of behaviour typically associated with someone or something. informal, chiefly North American 1999 Tim Lott White City Blue I was going to ask Tony there, oil us all with a few bevvies, and then do the best-man thing.
See also: something, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- do the right thing
- do one's own thing, to
- act up
- on a pedestal, put
- place (someone or something) (up) on a pedestal
- put (someone or something) (up) on a pedestal
- put someone on a pedestal
- put/set/place somebody on a pedestal
- set (someone or something) (up) on a pedestal
- play to the gallery