step in the right direction, a

Idioms  

1. A move that advances a course of action, as in Asking Bill to resign is a step in the right direction. This idiom was first recorded in 1871.

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Example Sentences

From the despair of the loss to Ross County and the despond of the draw in Dundee, this was a step in the right direction, a win that will take them back here for a cup final against Celtic.

From BBC

Mr. Iger’s comments last week at Disney’s internal town hall, where he expressed regret about the damaged relationship between the state of Florida and the family entertainment giant, were a step in the right direction, a state politics insider told the Financial Times.

From Washington Times

It’s not the smart home dashboard of my dreams, but it is a step in the right direction: a dedicated device for controlling the many aspects of your smart home that doesn’t attempt to do unnecessary party tricks but gives you and your household an easy way to turn the home on and off.

From The Verge

“They’re a step in the right direction — a necessary step, but a small step.”

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a step in the right direction. A lot more should be done.”

From Washington Times