a step in the right direction
noun phrase
: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something
Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.
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While this is obviously easier said than done, there has been movement recently that suggests the SCORE Act could make its way to the House floor next week, which is at least a step in the right direction.
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Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Having Doncic to build around is already a step in the right direction.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Caufield and Slafkovský are still looking for their first even-strength goal of these playoffs, but this was a step in the right direction.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The United States announced additional sanctions against Cuba, a move leaders in Miami's Cuban American community said is a step in the right direction.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Having Doncic to build around is already a step in the right direction.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Caufield and Slafkovský are still looking for their first even-strength goal of these playoffs, but this was a step in the right direction.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The United States announced additional sanctions against Cuba, a move leaders in Miami's Cuban American community said is a step in the right direction.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for a step in the right direction
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“A step in the right direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20in%20the%20right%20direction. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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