get right meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

get right

verb

Idiomatic To do (something) in the appropriate manner; to make (something) correct by coming up with the correct answer or solution.

After several unsuccessful attempts to repair the clock, he got it right on the fourth try.
Most pupils in the class are unable to get their long division right without help.

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Let me get this right…

Related terms: set aright, set right

get right

verb

Etymology From get + right.

Idiomatic, Often, With with To become rectified: to straighten oneself out; to straighten out one's life or practices (with respect to some comparator or standard).

get right with God
You better get right with the local building code.

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So let yourself go and get right with me / I'm about to sign you up, we can get right / Before the night is up, we can get right / We can get right2005, Rich Harrison, Usher Raymond, James Brown, “Get Right”, in Rebirth, performed by Jennifer Lopez:

Related terms: come to Jesus, get real