the done thing
US /ðə dʌn θɪŋ/
UK /ðə dʌn θɪŋ/
1.
得体的做法, 应做之事
socially acceptable or expected behavior
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It's not the done thing to wear jeans to a formal dinner.
在正式晚宴上穿牛仔裤不是得体的做法。
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He always knows exactly what the done thing is in any social situation.
他总是清楚在任何社交场合中什么是得体的做法。