What does "Do the right thing" mean?

act morally correctly

Synonym: acted rightly Opposite: wronged

"Do the right thing" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

So Jake's doing the right thing instead of the selfish thing?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E15

You're doing the right thing, Walter.

Breaking Bad S1E3

I don't know. You know, every once in a while even I want to do the right thing.

Desperate Housewives S1E13

You're doing the right thing, Quagmire.

Family Guy S1E6

Anyway, I did the right thing.

Friends S2E8

HE ALWAYS DID THE RIGHT THING FOR HIS FAMILY.

Gilmore Girls S1E10

I'VE BEEN TRYING TO DO THE RIGHT THING

Gossip Girl S1E6

"Do the right thing" in TV shows & movies

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