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

And without a working orientation system, Mars 1 would have a hard time pointing its antennas in the right direction. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Boise State linebacker Mana Tuioti was in the right place at the right time to bring down the ball and return it 15 yards to the Texas State 11-yard line. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026

The key is understanding your audience’s habits, wants and needs, then communicating with them in the right places. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Nearly two decades, her own hair dye company, and many dramatic styles later, getting back to her literal roots put her in the right mindset for more intimate performances. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in the right

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