the supporters or advocates of social, political, or economic conservatism or reaction, based generally on a belief that things are better left unchanged (opposed to radical or left)
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Examples of 'the right' in a sentence
the right
The argument about whether more of it is produced by the right than the left is unlikely to be resolved soon.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This, obviously, provides a challenge to the right that the left can feel pretty comfortable with.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We get dealt all sorts of blows from the left and the right.
Christianity Today (2000)
Speakers were soon rising high to the left and the right and an open stage was erected.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the left and the right can change very quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Those on both the left and the right of the political spectrum have produced theories of economic alienation.
Nightingale, Carl Husemoller On the Edge: A History of Poor Black Children and Their American Dreams (1993)
He moves to the right or the left, searching for the haven of the touchline.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The right fears the left will sell out, and the left fears the right will bring war.
Charles Glass The Tribes Triumphant (2006)
That may come from either party; it is not simply a matter of a swing from the right to the left.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I played in midfield, on the right or the left.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All related terms of 'the right'
in the right
If someone has behaved in a way which is morally or legally right , you can say that they are in the right . You usually use this expression when the person is involved in an argument or dispute .
the far right
the more extreme supporters or advocates of social, political, or economic conservatism or reaction , based generally on a belief that things are better left unchanged
the right reason
The reason for something is a fact or situation which explains why it happens or what causes it to happen.
the right track
the correct line of investigation , inquiry , etc
on the right foot
in an auspicious manner
on the right lines
behaving in a way which is likely to result in success
on the right track
acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in success
right off the bat
If something happens right off the bat , it happens immediately .
right on the money
completely right
the right side of
in favour with
make the right noises
to say things that suggest that you will deal with a problem or issue in the way that someone wants you to
(right) off the bat
immediately
(right) off the reel
without hesitation or pause
right on the button
correct about something
strike the right note
to behave appropriately
to reserve the right
If you say that you reserve the right to do something, you mean that you will do it if you feel that it is necessary .
not right in the head
strange , foolish , or crazy
press the right button
to cleverly or skilfully do the things which are necessary to get what you want in a particular situation
heart in the right place heart is in the right place
If you say that someone's heart is in the right place , you mean that they are kind , considerate , and generous , although you may disapprove of other aspects of their character .
on the right/wrong track
If you are on the right track , you are acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in success . If you are on the wrong track , you are acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in failure .
press/push the right button
If you say that someone presses the right button or pushes the right button , you mean that they get what they want from a particular situation or person by behaving in a clever way.
start off on the right foot
to immediately have success when you begin to do something
suit (right) down to the ground
to suit completely
have one's heart in the right place
to be kind, thoughtful , or generous
someone's heart is in the right place
said to mean that someone is kind , considerate , and generous , although they may lack other qualities which you consider to be important
in the ballpark
approximately right
on the right/wrong side of sb on the right side of
If you get on the wrong side of someone, you do something to annoy them and make them dislike you. If you stay on the right side of someone, you try to please them and avoid annoying them.
make the right noises/make all the right noises
If you say that someone makes the right noises or makes all the right noises , you think that they are showing concern or enthusiasm about something because they feel they ought to rather than because they really want to.
take the words (right) out of someone's mouth
to say just what someone (else) was about to say
the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing
said to mean that the people in one part of an organization do not know what the people in another part are doing and this is causing confusion or difficulties
do the decent/democratic/right/wrong/honourable thing
If, for example , you do the right thing or do the decent thing in a situation , you do something which is considered correct or socially acceptable in that situation.
have one's head screwed on
to be wise or sensible
Chinese translation of 'the Right'
the Right
(Pol) 右派 (yòupài)
See right
Nearby words of
the Right
the Reverend John Smith
the rich
the rich and the poor
the Right
the right/wrong side of sth
the right/wrong way up
the road between here and London
All related terms of 'the Right'
to the right
( movement ) 向右 xiàngyòu
on the left/right
在左边(邊)/右边(邊) zài zuǒbiān/yòubiān
on the right lines
大体(體)正确(確) dàtǐ zhèngquè
right in the middle
正中间(間) zhèngzhōngjiān
the far left/right
( Pol ) 极(極)左/右 jízuǒ/yòu
to be in the right
有道理 yǒu dàolǐ
to or on the right
( position ) 靠 或 在右侧(側) kào huò zài yòucè
to the left/right
向左/右 xiàng zuǒ/yòu
right against the wall
正好靠墙(牆) zhènghǎo kàoqiáng
the extreme right/left
( Pol ) 极(極)右/左 jíyòu/zuǒ
next on the right/left
右/左面第一个(個) yòu/zuǒmiàn dì yī gè
the right/wrong way up
( Brit ) 正面/反面朝上 zhèngmiàn/fǎnmiàn cháo shàng
you did the right thing
你做得对(對) nǐ zuò de duì
to be on the right track
( fig ) 方向正确(確) fāngxiàng zhèngquè
to slope to the right/left
向右/左倾(傾)斜 xiàng yòu/zuǒ qīngxié
did you get the answer right?
你的答案正确(確)吗(嗎)？ nǐ de dá'àn zhèngquè ma?
do you have the right time?
你的表(錶)几(幾)点(點)了？ nǐ de biǎo jǐdiǎn le?
the right/wrong side of sth
某物正确(確)的/错(錯)误(誤)的一边(邊) mǒuwù zhèngquè de/cuòwù de yī biān