on the right/wrong track

idiom

: following a course that will lead to success/failure

Although their research is far from complete, the scientists are convinced that they are on the right track.

She believes that our current foreign policy is on the wrong track.

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Here’s what voters told me Oct. 20, 2024 Fewer than a third of voters believe the country is on the right track, according to polls. —

Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The keys for Minnesota to get back on the right track are avoiding turnovers (Darnold has thrown an interception in five of Minnesota's seven games) and rushing the passer. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 Everything from wisely choosing to pursue this opportunity to interviewing well enough to be a finalist demonstrates that your search is on the right track. —

Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024 Consider that just 28% of Americans believe the country is on the right track, according to a recent NBC News poll. —

Matt Egan, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the right/wrong track

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