do one's duty
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"I felt it was my duty to come. I certainly felt it would be an unpleasant experience, but that's not a good enough reason not to do one's duty."
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2013
In this moment of exaltation, to return safely to base, simply to do one’s duty, seemed too little to these fearless men.
From The Literary World Seventh Reader by Metcalf, John Calvin
It is charming to see such simple tastes and to aspire no higher than to do one’s duty and earn the approval of our fellow-creatures.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
V. be virtuous &c. adj.; practice virtue &c.n.; do one's duty, fulfill one's duty, perform one's duty, discharge one's duty; redeem one's pledge, keep one's promise &c.
From Roget's Thesaurus by Roget, Peter Mark
To do one's duty sounds a rather cold and cheerless business, but somehow in the end it does give one a queer sort of satisfaction.
From Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
