Do right by Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To treat someone fairly, kindly, or honorably; to act in a way that is good or just toward them.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, somewhat old-fashioned idiom. Most often used with people, implying a moral or ethical responsibility. Can be positive ('do right by your parents') or negative ('didn’t do right by her'). Less common in formal writing.
Spanish: tratar bien a - ser justo conPortuguese (BR): agir corretamente com - tratar bemPortuguese (PT): agir corretamente com - tratar bemChinese (Simplified): 善待 - 公平对待Chinese (Traditional): 善待 - 公平對待Hindi: के साथ न्याय करना - सही व्यवहार करनाArabic: يحسن معاملة - ينصفBengali: ন্যায্য আচরণ করা - সুবিচার করা - সঠিকভাবে দেখাRussian: поступать по справедливости - относиться по-честномуJapanese: 正しく接する - 公正に扱うVietnamese: đối xử công bằng - cư xử đúng mựcKorean: 정당하게 대하다 - 올바르게 대우하다Turkish: adil davranmak - hakkını vermekUrdu: انصاف کرنا - صحیح برتاؤ کرناIndonesian: berbuat adil - memperlakukan dengan baik
Example Sentences
If you do right by people, they'll return the favor.
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He always tries to do right by his neighbors.
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Parents want to do right by their children.
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The company failed to do right by its workers.
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She just wanted her boss to do right by her and appreciate her hard work.
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You have my word I'll do right by you.
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