in the right

idiom

: in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something

You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.

Examples of in the right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Ruth Gemmell quickly and deftly proves that Violet’s heart is always in the right place, and that mothering her children is always her top priority. —James Mercadante and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 11 May 2024

Not as much, but there are signs of things pointing in the right direction. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024

On the other hand, Corrin feels that some award shows have made strides in the right direction. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024

Parker will be overseeing the clothing and shoe design, athletic partnerships, and growth strategies to ensure the brand is going in the right direction. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 May 2024

In early 2016, thinking that American politics was headed in the right direction, Bassin turned his attention to poverty in East Africa. —Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 8 May 2024

An adult man who had been hit by a car was found in the right emergency lane, Bradley said. —Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024

She’s been trying to steer the federal agency in the right direction ever since. —Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024

Learning, expanding your interests and finding your bliss will point you in the right direction. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024