To do right by (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to do right by (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-13 04:10

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Do right by (someone) phrase

If you "do right by someone", you treat someone in an ethical, fair, or respectful manner.

The judges are supposed to do right by all the participants.

You should do right by your employees if you want to have their respect.

He did right by his clients in such a difficult situation.

Grammar and Usage of Do right by (someone)

Verb Forms

  • to do right by (someone)
  • does right by (someone)
  • doing right by (someone)
  • did right by (someone)

The verb "do" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Do right by (someone)

The idiom "do right by" first appears in the mid-1700s and has steadily gained in popularity ever since.

The Origin Cited: grammarist.com .
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