Idioms With The Word "Right"

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1. The police never found the weapon, even though it was _________ .

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right under very nose - if something happens right under somebody’s nose, they do not notice it even though it is not being done secretly (прямо перед носом, под самым носом)

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Idioms With The Word "Right" - Quiz

Explore idioms centered around the word 'right' in this engaging quiz. Test your understanding and usage of phrases like 'by rights' and 'right on time', enhancing your proficiency... see morein English idiomatic expressions. see less

2. John turned up to the meeting _______ .

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right on time - arriving at the correct time and not late (точно в срок)

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3. The student refused to apologise because he knew he was _______.

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be in the right - to be morally or legally correct in what you do or believe (быть правым)

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4. Turn it the other way, you can't read it if it isn't __________ .

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the right way round - correct for a particular situation or thing, or for a particular person (правильно, верно, в правильном положении)

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5. You'd be well __________ to take that shirt back to the shop - it's torn on the sleeve.

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be (act) within one's rights
acting legally in one's own interest (быть вправе, действовать по праву)

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6. It'll _____ him _____ if no one ever speaks to him again

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it serves someone right (for doing something) - used for saying that you think someone deserves something unpleasant that happens to them (получить по заслугам)

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7. He's had a cold but he'll be ________ when he's had a holiday.

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as right as rain - in excellent health or condition (в полном здравии, полном порядке)

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8. _______ you should be in the office at 9 a.m.

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by rights - if things are done as they should be (по справедливости, по правилам)

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9. Helen  _________ so I expect she'll be promoted soon.

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make (all) the right noises - to seem to be enthusiastic about something (проявлять энтузиазм).

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The police never found the weapon, even though it was _________ .
John turned up to the meeting _______ .
The student refused to apologise because he knew he was _______.
Turn it the other way, you can't read it if it isn't...
You'd be well __________ to take that shirt back to the shop -...
It'll _____ him _____ if no one ever speaks to him again
He's had a cold but he'll be ________ when he's had a...
_______ you should be in the office at 9 a.m.
Helen  _________ so I expect she'll be promoted soon.
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