not a spark of decency

not a spark of decency

A total lack of the common, everyday courtesy, respect, and politeness that is expected and assumed by social convention. I can't believe she came to the gala when she wasn't even invited. She hasn't a spark of decency.
See also: decency, not, of, spark
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • common decency
  • decency
  • basic decency
  • make an appearance
  • put in an appearance
  • do (one) the courtesy of (doing something)
  • do somebody the courtesy of doing something
  • have the courtesy to (do something)
  • have the courtesy to do something
  • fiction