Get right Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɹaɪt
GET/ GIT RYT
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹˈaɪt
get RYT
Definition
To do something correctly or to fix something so it is correct; often used when trying to find the right answer or way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used in everyday speech for tasks, answers, or behavior: 'get it right,' 'get things right.' Sometimes implies a process of correction. Not the same as 'be right' (state), but about succeeding in reaching correctness.
Spanish: hacer bien - acertarPortuguese (BR): acertar - fazer direitoPortuguese (PT): acertar - fazer bemChinese (Simplified): 做对 - 做好Chinese (Traditional): 做對 - 做好Hindi: सही करना - ठीक करनाArabic: يصحح - ينجز بشكل صحيحBengali: ঠিকভাবে করা - সঠিক করাRussian: правильно сделать - исправитьJapanese: 正しくする - うまくやるVietnamese: làm đúng - sửa cho đúngKorean: 제대로 하다 - 올바르게 하다Turkish: doğru yapmak - düzeltmekUrdu: درست کرنا - صحیح کرناIndonesian: melakukan dengan benar - membetulkan
Example Sentences
Try to get right the answer to this math problem.
basic
He worked hard to get right the painting on the wall.
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Let’s make sure we get right all the names on the list.
basic
If you don’t get it right the first time, don’t worry, just try again.
natural
Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it right.
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Did you finally get it right with the new recipe?
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