in the right

phrase

: 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

Messi, as usual, was in the right place at the right time for his goal. — Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

The kestrel is also dramatically lighter in the right places. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

If a street preacher shouts their sermon into a bullhorn on a public street, and a nearby business owner calls the police, who is in the right? — Emily Holshouser july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Bright and happy, Kandalec says pistachio green is the perfect summer nail color to get you in the right mood for all your warm-weather adventures. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for in the right

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite