do the decent thing
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To do what is considered the most moral, fair, or honorable action in a particular situation, such as admitting a mistake or resigning.
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- I think he should do the decent thing and resign.
- After breaking the vase, she knew she had to do the decent thing and apologize.
- He found a wallet full of cash and decided to do the decent thing by returning it.
- The company finally did the decent thing and paid its workers the wages they were owed.
- When the project failed, the manager did the decent thing and took full responsibility.
- If you've made a promise, you should do the decent thing and keep it.
- Everyone hoped he would do the decent thing, but he refused to admit his fault.
- By the time the media got involved, the politician had already done the decent thing and stepped down.
- Why can't they just do the decent thing and tell the truth?
- It's time for the corporation to do the decent thing and address the environmental damage.