do right

idiom

: to do the right thing
You did right to tell the teacher.

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For parenting experts, the intent is always to educate, but also to capture the attention — and buying power — of parents who want to do right by their kids. Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024 But there is plenty to do right here in town: Retirees can take in a performance of the Appalachian Ballet Company; hear live music at The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint; or stroll the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway, which connects several parks. Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 There are usually alternatives to going deeply into debt to do right by a beloved pet. Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Being a parent comes with its own set of unique challenges, and while many try their best to do right by their children, some parents struggle. Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do right 

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“Do right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20right. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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