Meanings
To take the most honourable or appropriate course of action, even if is not necessarily in the person's own interests.
Example: "Mr Speaker, will the Prime Minister do the decent thing and resign?"
Example Sentences
1
When faced with a moral dilemma, he chose to do the decent thing and tell the truth.
2
When she saw someone being bullied, she knew she had to do the decent thing and intervene.
3
He always tries to do the decent thing by donating a portion of his earnings to charity.
4
Despite the temptation to cheat, he chose to do the decent thing and complete the exam honestly.
5
When a friend asked for help, she didn't hesitate to do the decent thing and lend a hand.
