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Definition someone right in British English

someone right phrase

phrase
1

to make someone understand that a situation is different from what they thought it was

Example

She thought you could buy tickets at the door, but we soon put her right.

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2

to make someone feel better

Example

Try taking extra vitamins - that'll put you right.

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Definition  someone right in British English