get (something) right
idiom
: to do, say, or understand (something) accurately or correctly
Let me get this right: you want me to lend you $1,000?!
When you're making a measurement be careful to get it right.
They never get the facts right.
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Given the short timing, Charles has plans to get right to work upon his arrival in Canada, starting with a community event where the couple will meet Canadians representing organizations from across the country.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
All land on Lord Howe is leasehold, and old-islanders get right of first refusal.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Adding a player like Flagg to pair alongside star forward Lauri Markkanen could allow Utah to get right back into the postseason conversation next year.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Braves have enough talent to win the NL East, and are only a win-streak away from leaping over the Nationals, Marlins, and Phillies to get right back into contention with the Mets.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
All land on Lord Howe is leasehold, and old-islanders get right of first refusal.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Adding a player like Flagg to pair alongside star forward Lauri Markkanen could allow Utah to get right back into the postseason conversation next year.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Braves have enough talent to win the NL East, and are only a win-streak away from leaping over the Nationals, Marlins, and Phillies to get right back into contention with the Mets.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Get (something) right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28something%29%20right. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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