honour (redirected from honored)

be/feel honour-bound to do something (British & Australian, American & Australian)

to feel that you must do something because it is morally right, even if you do not want to do it. I'd rather go to Andrew's party but I feel honour-bound to go to Caroline's because she asked me first.

See also: feel

do the honours (British & Australian, humorous, American & Australian)

to pour drinks or serve food. 'Lets eat. Shall I do the honours?'