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

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.

"I suppose one has to do one's duty."

From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony

One at least stood one's turn before sneaking off; one should not leave one's friends like a mean blackguard, even when going to do one's duty.

From L'Assommoir by Zola, Émile

However, it is not only virtuous to do one's duty, but it is also the duty of the individual to do his best.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.