in the right
idiom
: 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.
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Mostly typical teen angst and romantic triangles but the show had its heart in the right place.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Some conjured frustration is intentional, since a majority of the episodes aren’t as pointed about who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong as Trevor’s squabble.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Most Fabric Options For the English cottage enthusiast, a subtle polka dot in the right hue can unify the rest of your patterns, creating a cohesive design scheme.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The one-and-done solution makes for a routine that’s low-key enough to keep me from putting it off for another day, but still manages to keep the pendulum swinging in the right direction.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Some conjured frustration is intentional, since a majority of the episodes aren’t as pointed about who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong as Trevor’s squabble.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Most Fabric Options For the English cottage enthusiast, a subtle polka dot in the right hue can unify the rest of your patterns, creating a cohesive design scheme.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The one-and-done solution makes for a routine that’s low-key enough to keep me from putting it off for another day, but still manages to keep the pendulum swinging in the right direction.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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