the done thing

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the done thing (British, American & Australian) also the thing to do (American)

the correct way to behave in a particular social situation (usually negative) Wearing jeans in an office environment isn't really the done thing. You can't smoke during the meal. It's not the thing to do.

See also: done, thing

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