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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This is a step in the right direction, but there are still some setbacks.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Baldelli said the outing was a step in the right direction before also noting there’s work to be done.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Additionally, the 14-day RSI has recently bottomed near the 50-midpoint, which is a step in the right direction.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Santillán said campaigns like this one are a step in the right direction in keeping parents informed, and the gap between the perception and reality of how students are performing is beginning to narrow.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Baldelli said the outing was a step in the right direction before also noting there’s work to be done.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Additionally, the 14-day RSI has recently bottomed near the 50-midpoint, which is a step in the right direction.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Santillán said campaigns like this one are a step in the right direction in keeping parents informed, and the gap between the perception and reality of how students are performing is beginning to narrow.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 2025.
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