go in the right direction
1. Literally, to move in the correct direction to reach one's destination. Are you sure we're going in the right direction? Let me see the map. Look, there's a sign that says "radiology"—so we are going in the right direction! Don't worry, if you're trying to get to City Hall, you're going in the right direction. It's just up ahead.
2. To proceed in a manner indicative of positive progress. If you want to change careers, I really think you're going in the right direction by enrolling in that degree program. Look, you're not going in the right direction hanging out with these troublemakers! My parents will only think I'm going in the right direction if I work for their company once I'm done school.
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go in the right direction
1. Lit. to head or travel in the right direction. Are you sure we are going in the right direction? We were supposed to turn back there. We are not going in the right direction.
2. Fig. [for plans or intentions] to be progressing sensibly. Well, everything seems to be going in the right direction—for now anyway. Do you feel that this project is going in the right direction?
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