How to Pronounce "do the decent thing"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdisənt/ /ˈθɪŋ
DOO thuh DEE-suhnt THING
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːsənt/ /θˈɪŋ
DOO thuh DEE-suhnt THING
Definition
To act in a morally correct or honorable way, especially when the right thing may be uncomfortable or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdisənt/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːsənt/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh DEE-suhnt THING
UK
DOO thuh DEE-suhnt THING
Listen in Context
You should do the decent thing and apologize.
It's time to do the decent thing and tell the truth.
If you broke it, please do the decent thing and replace it.
He finally decided to do the decent thing and resign from his job.