Idioms: Ethics and Morality

Even though the manager saw the errors, she chose to _________ and say nothing.

• blow the whistle

• turn a blind eye

• practice what she preached

• cross the line

He always _________, following every rule to the letter.

• goes by the book

• bends the rules

• sweeps it under the rug

• faces the music

When she found a wallet on the street, her _________ told her to return it.

• toe the line

• skeleton in the closet

• moral compass

• straight and narrow

He was caught _________ stealing money from the donation box.

• on the level

• red-handed

• by the book

• in good faith

After reporting the illegal activities, the worker was praised for her bravery in _________.

• sweeping it under the rug

• blowing the whistle

• crossing the line

• turning a blind eye

Despite the pressure, she always tries to _________, even when it’s hard.

• do the right thing

• bend the rules

• face the music

• cross the line

We trust him because he always _________—he says what he means and follows through.

• practices what he preaches

• turns a blind eye

• lives by the rules

• plays fair

He used to be reckless, but now he’s trying to stay _________.

• red-handed

• by the book

• on the straight and narrow

• under the rug

When the company was exposed, they tried to _________ instead of taking responsibility.

• face the music

• blow the whistle

• sweep it under the rug

• practice what they preach

She had a _________ after telling the truth about the accident.

• skeleton in the closet

• clear conscience

• blind eye

• bent rule