do the right thing

do the right thing(
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thuh
 
rayt
 
thihng
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer lo correcto
I want to do the right thing by my family.Quiero hacer lo correcto para mi familia.
b. hacer bien
They did the right thing going to the police.Hicieron bien ir a la policía.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. haz lo correcto
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Do the right thing and tell your parents or they won't be able to trust you again.Haz lo correcto y díselo a tus padres o no podrán confiar en ti más.
b. haga lo correcto
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
You know you can't turn a blind eye to this so, do the right thing and tell Human Resources.Sabe que no puede hacer vista gorda de esto así que haga lo correcto y dígaselo a Recursos Humanos.
a. hagan lo correcto (plural)
Come on, guys! Do the right thing and return the stolen goods.¡Vamos, chicos! Hagan lo correcto y devuelvan los bienes robados.
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