a step in the right direction

noun phrase

: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something

Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.

Examples of a step in the right direction in a Sentence

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And while no amount is safe, the federal regulations are a step in the right direction, according to experts who spoke to the Miami Herald. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024

The suggestion from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about a shift in governance is a step in the right direction, but it should be seen as the beginning rather than the end of the journey. —Muddu Sudhakar, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Michael Gibson, an associate professor in the architecture department at Kansas State University, thinks that earth bricks are a step in the right direction toward creating more affordable housing options for residents in the metro. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2024

So Thursday night represented a step in the right direction for Hayes. —Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2024

While these bills are a step in the right direction, said Venkatasubramanian of Brown University, the impact assessments and their ability to catch bias remain vague. —Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024

Bundling services for sports fans will make access much more convenient, so definitely a step in the right direction, but beware! —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024

Annora Nelson, a regional transportation engineer with the Forest Service, calculates that the agency has decommissioned close to 3,400 miles of road since 2016—a step in the right direction, albeit a small one. —Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024

South Korea is aiming to attract 20 million foreign tourists in 2024, and the digital nomad visa is meant to be a step in the right direction. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2024