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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Teaching the Bible in public school classrooms is just a step in the right direction, State Board of Education member Brandon Hall told an Arlington Republican club on Wednesday. — Rachel Royster july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Nonetheless, health experts applauded the move as a step in the right direction. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Qualifying by right for an admittedly larger World Cup is also a step in the right direction. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 24 June 2026 And now, thanks to the Netflix documentary, more people know about the crime — which is a step in the right direction. — Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 18 June 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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