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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Riley has held tightly to his instincts in the face of criticism throughout USC’s nightmare season, defiant to suggestions the Trojans weren’t heading in the right direction, even as one close loss turned to another, and another, and another. —

Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 After a rough start, the team has begun to jell in the right way. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 This 1,300-square-foot modern house, on the other hand, shows that colorful accents in the right places can turn a non-descript apartment into something unforgettable. —

Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2024 Harris County and much of Southeast Texas remain in a moderate drought, and the rainfall this week should move the needle in the right direction. —

Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the right

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