a step in the right direction
noun phrase
: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something
Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.
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Because of that, Zillow said this is a step in the right direction to minimize confusion among consumers and ensure fair access to real estate information for all buyers.
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 7 May 2025
That increased sense of agency, Seely said, is a step in the right direction, but staff say more is needed.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The Panthers needed to get younger, faster and stronger on this depth chart, and this draft class was a step in the right direction.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the milestone hit was a step in the right direction.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 7 May 2025
That increased sense of agency, Seely said, is a step in the right direction, but staff say more is needed.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The Panthers needed to get younger, faster and stronger on this depth chart, and this draft class was a step in the right direction.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the milestone hit was a step in the right direction.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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“A step in the right direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20in%20the%20right%20direction. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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