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

Allow August to remind you that being truly ready is just the byproduct of taking action and being in the right place at the right time. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

Being physically in the right space is such a benefit to your mental health and your intellectual sharpness. — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Smith is especially a fan of vintage alabaster pendants but is all for midcentury pendants in the right circumstances. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026

Plambeck was in the right place, did the right thing, and scored the first goal of his MLS career. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for in the right

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