set right
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Also, put right.
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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]
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Correct someone, as in They thought he was married but he quickly set them right .
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Make something accurate or fair, as in He offered to pay for the meal to put things right . Also see set straight .
Example Sentences
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He found his way back to the lot, got back into the black SUV, and, the next day, set right back up looking for work.
From Slate
If it meant the living world kept going, that the borders between worlds would be set right, that she could keep working whatever magic it was that could make a darkened theater come alive, could stop hearts with a glance, then so be it.
From Literature
"Today was a good set, right? Getting some good minutes in the national team was a good set. I'm definitely fit enough, it's just about getting miles in the legs now. I'm ready to go."
From BBC
Everything is picked up, tidy, set right.
From Slate
“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.”
From Los Angeles Times
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