in the right
idiom
: in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something
You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.
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Learning, expanding your interests and finding your bliss will point you in the right direction.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
After weeks of trial and error, your passion project is finally headed in the right direction.
—USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Trees planted in the right location in your yard can reduce utility bills.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2024
That doesn’t mean young people are content with the status quo — far from it: The poll finds only 9% of young Americans saying that the country is headed in the right direction.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
It is located in the right place for having significant impact (~2.3N).
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Dialing in the right fit is essential when backpacking, and REI’s adjustable design makes this a seamless process.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Nathan MacKinnon lost a defender in the right corner with a cutback move and then sent the puck out to the left point for Makar.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
The wildcard in the right tackle race could be junior college transfer Daylon Metoyer.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
After weeks of trial and error, your passion project is finally headed in the right direction.
—USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Trees planted in the right location in your yard can reduce utility bills.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2024
That doesn’t mean young people are content with the status quo — far from it: The poll finds only 9% of young Americans saying that the country is headed in the right direction.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
It is located in the right place for having significant impact (~2.3N).
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Dialing in the right fit is essential when backpacking, and REI’s adjustable design makes this a seamless process.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Nathan MacKinnon lost a defender in the right corner with a cutback move and then sent the puck out to the left point for Makar.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
The wildcard in the right tackle race could be junior college transfer Daylon Metoyer.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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