does right by

acts with integrity

Does right by means to treat someone fairly, honorably, or generously—to fulfill one's obligations to them.

The phrase implies meeting a moral standard rather than a legal one: He always does right by his kids.

Often used when someone could have acted selfishly but chose not to: The company does right by its employees.

Related

has your back · loyalty · restitution · equity · duty · honesty · accountability · conscience · impartiality · respect · fidelity · trustworthiness · looks after · takes care of · stands by · compassion · obligation · makes good

Opposites
ethical treatment

does right bywrongs

Unjust or harmful acts

betrays · mistreats · harms · injures · abuses

loyalty and trust

does right bybetrays

Acts against one's allies

stabs in the back · double-crosses · sells out · abandons · deserts

fairness in dealings

does right bycheats

Deceives for advantage

swindles · defrauds · rips off · stiffs · bilks

Family

does, doing, done, doer, doers, undone, undoing, right, rights

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G