do the right thing vs get it right

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Do the right thing' is used to encourage someone to make a morally correct decision or take a positive action. On the other hand, 'get it right' is used to emphasize the importance of doing something correctly or accurately.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1092 views

do the right thing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to encourage someone to make a morally correct decision or take a positive action.

This phrase is used to advise someone to act in a morally upright manner or make a decision that is considered ethically correct.

Examples:

In difficult situations, always remember to do the right thing.
I trust that you will do the right thing and help those in need.
It's important to do the right thing, even when it's not easy.

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You think we can always do the right thing.
They try to do the right thing, these folks.
Mr Get a Girl in Trouble and then do the right thing.
You do the right thing by Dr. Sam.
Just do the right thing, Art.
Never count on my dad to do the right thing.
You missed your chance to do the right thing.
But this is your change to do the right thing.
Makes it harder to do the right thing.
Someone has to do the right thing here.
Start to do the right thing.
Put it behind me, do the right thing.
Just try and do the right thing.
Then use your strength to do the right thing.
She sees somebody actually disobey August's orders and do the right thing.
But perhaps we should do the right thing and report you.
No, but you should do the right thing.
But every day is another chance to do the right thing.
For once I decided to do the right thing.
Nothing beyond Tate trying to do the right thing, both times.

Alternatives:

Make the right choice
Act morally
Choose the ethical path
Do what is right
Act in a morally upright manner

get it right

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the importance of doing something correctly or accurately.

This phrase is used to stress the need for accuracy or correctness in performing a task or achieving a goal.

Examples:

We need to get it right the first time.
Make sure you get it right before submitting the report.
The team worked hard to get it right for the presentation.

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Even the animals need a couple of tries to get it right.
I can't seem to get it right.
I want to get it right.
So now I'm just trying to get it right.
Give man a chance to get it right this time around.
- I was trying to get it right.
One chance to get it right.
I thought maybe this time I could get it right.
You have to stop trying to get it right.
Some of us get it right the first time.
Because we want someone to get it right this time.
I really thought I could get it right this time.
I need to get it right.
And above all, we have to get it right.
Carter, dude, get it right.
Carter, dude, get it right.
I don't usually get it right, actually.
Giving you props when you get it right.
You keep making changes until you get it right.
Be good to get it right.

Alternatives:

Do it correctly
Get it done accurately
Ensure accuracy
Do it right
Get it perfect

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