a step in the right direction

noun phrase

: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something

Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.

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And then New Orleans was a step in the right direction, Philadelphia, a step. —

David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025 This move could be a step in the right direction to get Vladimir Guerrero to sign an extension and prevent him from hitting free agency. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Slot has challenged him to add more goals and assists to his game, and this was a step in the right direction. —

James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 That’s why these numbers are a step in the right direction for Club names Best Buy, Stanley Black & Decker , and Home Depot . —

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