What does the princapal of the thing mean because everyones always saying it lately and im wondering what it means but im to imbarassed to ask?

Answer 1

Okay. First let's spell it so you can look it up again later if you feel like it. What they're saying is the principle of the thing--whatever that thing may be. What that means is that the speaker has decided to do something because he or she feels it is the right thing to do and that it is important to do that correct and moral thing for its correctness and morality, alone. He or she is not looking to make a profit, an impression, a date, a score--anything. He or she is standing up for what is right and will go through with the plan based on that no matter what.

Hope it helps.