Phrase guide

in the right

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

To be correct about what one says or thinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I knew I was in the right about John being older than his wife, despite looking younger.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 正確的 /正确的 (zhèngquè de) — be correct about what one says or thinks
  • Finnish: oikeassa — be correct about what one says or thinks
  • Spanish: en lo cierto — be correct about what one says or thinks