not the done thing

相關詞: thing

成語

Definition

  1. Not considered socially acceptable or appropriate behavior.

    不合宜、不得体

    • Wearing sportswear to a formal event is not the done thing.

      在正式场合穿着运动服是不合宜的。

    • Answering personal calls during a meeting is not the done thing.

      在会议中接听私人电话是不恰当的。

    • Visiting someone's home without invitation is not the done thing.

      未经邀请就拜访别人家是不礼貌的。