in the right

in the right
in the right
correct; morally or legally correct. •

I know I'm in the right.

You are not in the right on this point.

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{adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth on your side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. * /When the cars collided, John was clearly in the right./ * /In going before his wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right./ * /In many disputes, it is hard to say who is in the right./ Contrast: IN THE WRONG.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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