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.

Examples of a step in the right direction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, Sharpless said the change was a step in the right direction. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 17 July 2026

The meeting was widely interpreted as a step in the right direction for healing the fractured relationship between Harry and his father, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Regardless, royal expert Ingrid Seward believes the communication was a step in the right direction. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Teaching the Bible in public school classrooms is just a step in the right direction, State Board of Education member Brandon Hall told an Arlington Republican club on Wednesday. — Rachel Royster july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for a step in the right direction

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction