do one's duty
Example Sentences
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"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
It's easy to do one's duty when one doesn't care.
From Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
“Pencroff,” answered Smith, “it is necessary to do one’s duty to the end.”
From The Mysterious Island by White, Stephen W.
"I suppose one has to do one's duty."
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
To do one's duty in love and obedience, to do what is right—these are the ideas which remain with one.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
