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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Bottega Veneta’s mycelium collection is a step in the right direction, says Kering chief sustainability and institutional affairs officer Marie-Claire Daveu.
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Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
In my view, that would be a step in the right direction.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
More of the Davies who spoke on Wednesday – honest and up front – is a step in the right direction for him.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 June 2026
As Bannon sees it, despite the fact the order is weaker than earlier versions, codifying rules is a step in the right direction.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
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Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
In my view, that would be a step in the right direction.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
More of the Davies who spoke on Wednesday – honest and up front – is a step in the right direction for him.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 June 2026
As Bannon sees it, despite the fact the order is weaker than earlier versions, codifying rules is a step in the right direction.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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