get right

Idioms and Phrases

Understand accurately or do correctly, as in If I get it right, you're not leaving until tomorrow , or The faucet works perfectly; the plumber finally got it right . [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

You have to recognise the moments you need to get right.

From BBC

The more famous version of the character, as you might imagine, is harder to get right.

From Los Angeles Times

Rui Hachimura, who felt a little tightness in his calf, was going to take the time to get right.

From Los Angeles Times

“But without an existing pricing standard, this is an existential moment that major IP holders must get right.”

From Los Angeles Times

"But I used the summer to really get right and really push it. I feel great."

From BBC

Related Words

• clarify
• clear up
• deal with
• decide
• determine
• do
• explain
• figure out
• fix
• have
• iron out
• settle
• work out