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

But even the healthiest dahlias can start to look a little limp when temperatures climb, watering is inconsistent, or growing conditions aren’t quite right. — The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026

The family looked at more than 60 dogs, but none were quite right. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

The Halloween Collection Pastel Mug Sipping on a pumpkin spice latte doesn’t feel quite right without a Halloween mug in hand. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

This is a witch novel, but entirely unique in the way it’s presented, complete with alternate realities, buildings that don’t work quite right and mysterious animals doing the most. — Hannah Whitten, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for quite right

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