English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but that was the right thing to do" Mean?
Learn what "but that was the right thing to do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But that was the right thing to do.
It means the speaker believes the decision was correct and justified.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone defends their choice by saying it was the right decision.
Usage Scenario
Use this to defend a choice after criticism or doubt. It is common in arguments and everyday explanation.
Better ways to say it
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But that was the right thing to do.
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It was the right thing to do.
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I did the right thing.
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