set right

1. Also, put right.

2. Place something in proper position; also, repair something. For example, Your tie is lopsided; let me set it right , or The faucets were in backwards but the plumber will soon put them right . [Second half of 1500s]

3. Correct someone, as in They thought he was married but he quickly set them right .

4. Make something accurate or fair, as in He offered to pay for the meal to put things right . Also see set straight .

Example Sentences

“I mean, it’s like the whole, you know, who wants to win the knife set, right? Who’s gonna get that prize? And I think our coaching staff is so competitive that as a byproduct of it, we’re starting to bring in guys that really fit our culture and then talent-wise, we’re bringing in guys that I think we’re thankful for.”

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Schumer viewed a government shutdown as a Pandora's box, unleashing chaos with no guarantee that the federal government would ever be set right again.

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“Spring training. You’ve got a chance to prepare. You’ve got a chance to get your skill set right. You’ve got a chance to come to the ballpark and work.”

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"In particular, the combined toll of the weekly Gaza marches shows that the balance is not currently set right."

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“I was usually the only Asian on set, right? So to have everyone so beautiful from all over the world, it was like the Asian ‘Avengers,’” he said.

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