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get right

idiom

To do (something) in the appropriate manner; to make (something) correct by coming up with the correct answer or solution.


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  1. 01

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    come right

    to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well

  3. 03

    coming right up

    Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    damn right

    Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.

  6. 06

    do right by

    To treat, deal with, or act toward (someone) in a morally just, socially honorable fashion.

  7. 07

    do the right thing

    To do what is ethical or just.

  8. 08

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

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