honourable thing

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The morally correct action to take in a situation (usually: 'do the honourable thing').

honourableADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He decided to do the honourable thing and resign from his position.
  • Telling the truth is always the honourable thing to do.
  • She felt compelled to do the honourable thing and admit her mistake.
  • In difficult times, doing the honourable thing requires courage.
  • The captain knew the honourable thing was to go down with his ship.
  • They urged him to do the honourable thing and confess.
  • Returning the lost wallet was the honourable thing to do.
  • He struggled to determine what the honourable thing would be in this situation.
  • Many people fail to do the honourable thing when faced with temptation.
  • She always tries to do the honourable thing, even when it's difficult.