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on the right

idiom
Meaning

This phrase tells you the location of something. It is the side opposite of your left hand.


Examples
SIMPLE

The bookstore is on the right.

CONTEXTUAL

Turn at the next corner and you will see the post office on the right.

COMPLEX

If you look toward the horizon, you will notice the lighthouse standing prominently on the right side of the bay.

Last updated April 22, 2026