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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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Passing to Vladimir Tarasenko in the right circle, Yurov drove through the left circle and got the puck back for a backdoor goal less than three minutes into the game.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Leaders who focus on serving others will find greater meaning if their head is in the right place.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, Spalding says there are rich, deeper tones that can still make your kitchen cabinets feel contemporary in the right circumstances.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Passing to Vladimir Tarasenko in the right circle, Yurov drove through the left circle and got the puck back for a backdoor goal less than three minutes into the game.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Leaders who focus on serving others will find greater meaning if their head is in the right place.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, Spalding says there are rich, deeper tones that can still make your kitchen cabinets feel contemporary in the right circumstances.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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