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in a right state

idiom

in a mess or in a state of chaos; very unkempt, in poor condition.


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  1. 01

    bellwether state

    A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.

  2. 02

    blue state

    A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.

  3. 03

    come right

    to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well

  4. 04

    coming right up

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

  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

    get one's priorities right

    Synonym of get one's priorities straight.

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