English Reference
Idiom idiom

on the right


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


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