What is another word for rags of decency?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈaɡz ɒv dˈiːsənsi] (IPA) 
The phrase "rags of decency" refers to a thin shred of morality or righteousness that a person may cling to despite being in a dire or compromising situation. Synonyms of this phrase may include:
- Tatters of virtue
- Shreds of dignity
- Remnants of honor
- Bits of respectability
- Scraps of propriety
Each of these phrases suggests a small amount of goodness or respectability that still remains in a person or situation, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. They convey a sense of struggle and resistance against impossible odds, and the determination to hold onto one's values in the face of adversity.
