quite right

phrase

chiefly British

—used to say that one thinks someone did the right thing

"After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management." "And quite right, too!"

Examples of quite right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their Decision-Making Rhythm Changes Most people assume a leader in trouble will start making bad decisions, but that's not quite right. — Dr. Rick Ruperto, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

But while the reaction has been loud, the central claim coming from some critics — that FIFA just invented a brand-new loophole for the Americans — is not quite right. — Amber Harding, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for quite right

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