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.

Examples of in the right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless of the temperature, celebrities can always guide the masses to a new trend, or at least point them in the right direction. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2025

The poll took a look at national politics, with 72% of respondents stating the country is on the wrong track while 22% said it is headed in the right direction. —Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025

Thompson, a 22-year-old wing, combined his offensive assertiveness with his athleticism and seemed to be in the right place at the right time consistently. —The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025

Both things still need time to develop, but movement is trending in the right direction. —Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for in the right

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite