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set right
(redirected from put something right)

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set something right and make something right; make something good; put something right
to correct something; to alter a situation to make it more fair. This is a very unfortunate situation. I'll ask the people responsible to set this matter right. I'm sorry that we overcharged you. We'll try to put it right. I know I owe you some money, but don't worry, I'll make it good.
See also: right, set

set something right
to correct something to make it the way it should be put something right They believe that the world is unjust, and try to set it right whenever they get a chance.
Usage notes: often used in the form set things right: In many western movies, local people faced with gangs of bandits would hire a gunman to set things right.
See also: right, set


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The only thing I look about trying to put something right on this tour is winning.
The only thing I look about trying to put something right on this tour is winning.
You can't put something right unless you know what's wrong, and I want feedback so I can become a better player.
 
 
 
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