set (something) right Idioma

all right

" expression of reluctant agreement./ fair; not particularly good./unharmed; in satisfactory condition"

as right as rain

(See right as rain)

bright

intelligent, brainy, sharp I left the water running. That wasn't a very bright thing to do.

bright eyed and bushy tailed

frisky, lively, full of life Perry is bright eyed and bushy tailed tonight. He looks rested.

darn right

that is right, yes, you betcha """Do you believe in ghosts?"" ""Darn right I do! I just saw one!"""

frightened to death

very afraid, scared spitless, scared stiff She said she was frightened to death when she heard the shot.

future looks bright

future looks good, success will come to you Vi was promoted to Department Head. Her future looks bright.

give my right arm

give something valuable, give my eye teeth What a voice! I'd give my right arm to be able to sing like that.

heart is in the right place

kindhearted, sympathetic or well-meaning Although she makes a lot of mistakes her heart is in the right place.

hold your mouth the right way

if you shape your mouth the right way you can do it, the way you hold... """I can't tie a reef knot."" ""Sure you can - if you hold your mouth the right way."""

set (something) right

To adapt or actual something; to accomplish article added authentic or fair or acknowledgment it to its adapted position or status. I acknowledge that she offers to tidy my board for me, but I consistently end up accepting to set it appropriate afterwards. When it became credible that the two teams were absolutely lopsided, the gym abecedary confused some kids about to set it right. I apperceive I said some things I shouldn't have, so I'm actuality to set things appropriate amid us.Learn more: right, set

set something right

and make something right; accomplish something good; put something rightto actual something; to adapt a bearings to accomplish it added fair. This is a actual adverse situation. I'll ask the bodies amenable to set this amount right. I'm apologetic that we overcharged you. We'll try to put it right. I apperceive I owe you some money, but don't worry, I'll accomplish it good.Learn more: right, set

set right

Also, put right.
1. Place article in able position; also, adjustment something. For example, Your tie is lopsided; let me set it right, or The faucets were in backwards but the plumber will anon put them right. [Second bisected of 1500s]
2. Correct someone, as in They anticipation he was affiliated but he bound set them right.
3. Make article authentic or fair, as in He offered to pay for the meal to put things right. Additionally see set straight. Learn more: right, set

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hold the purse strings hold the reins hold up hold water hold you up hold your drinks hold your hand hold your horses hold your mouth the right way hold your nose hold your own hold your tongue holding the bag hole in one (golf) hole in the wall hole up holier-than-thou