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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Not necessarily as the guy who’s getting the ball, but boxing out, being in the right spot.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Although his timing is awkward, Matty makes an earnest attempt at encouraging Stanley, advising him to approach the search like a private investigator, earning the trust of fellow druggies who might point Stanley in the right direction.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The proper mindset Before practicing gratitude, be in the right mindset.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
Group therapy and self-help apps that focus on specific conditions are examples that have proven to be highly effective in the right circumstances but are often overlooked as options.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Although his timing is awkward, Matty makes an earnest attempt at encouraging Stanley, advising him to approach the search like a private investigator, earning the trust of fellow druggies who might point Stanley in the right direction.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The proper mindset Before practicing gratitude, be in the right mindset.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
Group therapy and self-help apps that focus on specific conditions are examples that have proven to be highly effective in the right circumstances but are often overlooked as options.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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