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stage right

idiom
Meaning

Involving a change of whether one is involved in a situation.


Origin

disputed origin

From stage + right.

Examples
SIMPLE

He decided to stage right and leave the argument.

CONTEXTUAL

After realizing the project was failing, she chose to stage right before things got worse.

COMPLEX

Recognizing the political instability of the region, the diplomat chose to stage right, effectively withdrawing from the negotiations before the final collapse.

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Last updated April 17, 2026