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What does it mean?
She did right by you.
Jun 26, 2025 7:09 PM
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It means she did something that is respectful of your wishes or otherwise wouldn't disrespect you.
Jun 26, 2025 9:15 PM
The phrase “She did right by you” means:
She treated you fairly, kindly, or honorably.
She acted in your best interest or did something good for you.
Examples:
"Even though she had to leave, she did right by you in the end."
She made a good or respectful decision regarding you.
"He always tries to do right by his friends."
He treats his friends well and fairly.
It's a common expression in conversational English, often meaning someone fulfilled their moral or emotional responsibility toward someone else.
Jun 27, 2025 3:21 AM
Whatever she did, she honoured you plenty. She didn't disrespect or mistreat you.
This has a very broad meaning.
She could be your wife, looking after you well, and staying loyal.
She could be a custodian of your legacy, preserving your work authentically and giving credit where it's due.
Jun 27, 2025 12:23 AM
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