On the right track Meaning in English
expression
on thuh RITE trak
on thuh RITE trak
Definition
To be doing something in a way that will likely lead to success or the desired result. It means you are making good progress towards a goal.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for encouragement. You can say 'you're on the right track' to praise someone. Sometimes used about ideas or plans as well, not just actions.
Spanish: en el camino correcto - en la dirección correctaPortuguese (BR): no caminho certo - na direção certaPortuguese (PT): no caminho certo - na direção certaChinese (Simplified): 走在正确的道路上 - 方向正确Chinese (Traditional): 走在正確的道路上 - 方向正確Hindi: सही रास्ते परArabic: على الطريق الصحيحBengali: সঠিক পথে - ঠিক পথেRussian: на верном путиJapanese: 順調だ - 正しい道を進んでいるVietnamese: đúng hướng - đi đúng hướngKorean: 올바른 길에 있다 - 제대로 하고 있다Turkish: doğru yoldaUrdu: صحیح راستے پرIndonesian: di jalur yang benar
Example Sentences
You are on the right track with your homework.
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Her training program is on the right track.
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If you keep practicing, you will stay on the right track.
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Don't worry about mistakes—you're definitely on the right track.
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After that feedback, I feel like I'm finally on the right track at work.
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Keep going—you’re on the right track, just keep it up!
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